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Disable REST API vs Restrict Json Rest Api (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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Restrict Json Rest Api

Restrict Json Rest Api

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 38 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Restrict Json Rest Api has 519.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Restrict Json Rest ApiN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Restrict Json Rest Api0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Restrict Json Rest Api0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Restrict Json Rest Api519
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Restrict Json Rest ApiN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Restrict Json Rest Api2 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Restrict Json Rest Api2023
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Restrict Json Rest Api3 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Restrict Json Rest Api5.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Restrict Json Rest Apifalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Restrict Json Rest ApiFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Restrict Json Rest Api1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Restrict Json Rest Api

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Restrict Json Rest Api Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Restrict Json Rest Api more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Restrict Json Rest Api has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Restrict Json Rest Api?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Restrict Json Rest Api has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Restrict Json Rest Api free?
Disable REST API is free and Restrict Json Rest Api is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Restrict Json Rest Api?
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 Restrict Json Rest Api was last updated 2 years ago.

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