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Disable REST API vs REST XML-RPC Data Checker (2026)

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

Disable REST API

Disable REST API

4.8(38)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

5(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View REST XML-RPC Data Checker

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 11K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker3
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.0K+
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker11K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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REST XML-RPC Data Checker3 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker2018
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data CheckerFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
REST XML-RPC Data Checker1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

4.8/5(38 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

REST XML-RPC Data Checker

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

Recent Reviews

Disable REST API Reviews

by graphicvision1

Excellent

What else can I say, this plugin does exactly what its supposed to do. It’s easy to understand and works perfectly. So well done!

by Wombat Plugins

Fantastic

The plugin does what it says on the tin, without being pretentious. Absolutely fantastic!

by ucsendre

One of the must have plugins.

I always start my WordPress installations with this plugin (among a few other ones). A must have on all sites. Thank you.

REST XML-RPC Data Checker Reviews

by Oleg Meglin

Great, but expandable

This really is a great plugin. The only feature I would love to see is WP-CLI support.

by bro007

Useful plugin

A very useful plugin that works well. The plugin helped close access to the JSON REST API for unregistered users, and also nullified attacks on XML-RPC!

by Envox d.o.o.

Works fine

Having more options that I expected (i.e. enable/disable on user level). Thanks for nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has 1.0K+. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while REST XML-RPC Data Checker has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and REST XML-RPC Data Checker free?
Disable REST API is free and REST XML-RPC Data Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or REST XML-RPC Data Checker?
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 REST API was last updated 2 years ago and REST XML-RPC Data Checker was last updated 3 years ago.

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