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Disable WP REST API vs REST API Helper (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST API
VS
REST API Helper

REST API Helper

5(1)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View REST API Helper

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable WP REST API leads in active installations (30K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while REST API Helper has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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REST API Helper5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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REST API Helper1
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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REST API Helper600
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄
REST API Helper22K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
REST API HelperN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
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REST API Helper4 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
REST API Helper2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
REST API Helper10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
REST API Helper4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
REST API Helperfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
REST API HelperFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
REST API Helper2.2.8

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

REST API Helper

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Disable WP REST API Reviews

by pftsoi

good job

good job

by terrymason

Very simple and effective

just activate the plugin and it works.

by wildstar2022

I like it!

I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun

REST API Helper Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or REST API Helper more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while REST API Helper has 600. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or REST API Helper?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while REST API Helper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and REST API Helper free?
Disable WP REST API is free and REST API Helper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or REST API Helper?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago and REST API Helper was last updated 4 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.