Disable REST API vs Retappd (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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Retappd

Retappd

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Retappd has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
RetappdN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
Retappd0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
Retappd10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
Retappd1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
RetappdN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
Retappd10 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Retappd2014
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Retappd12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Retappd3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Retappdfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
RetappdFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Retappd1.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Retappd

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.

Retappd Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Retappd more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Retappd has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Retappd?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Retappd has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Retappd free?
Disable REST API is free and Retappd is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Retappd?
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 Retappd was last updated 10 years ago.

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