Disable REST API vs SheetDB – get your Google Spreadsheet… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SheetDB – get your Google Spreadsheet…
700 active installs
Free
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 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while SheetDB – get your Google Spreadsheet… has 21K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable REST API | SheetDB – get your Google Spreadsheet… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 38 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 756K+ | ◄ | 21K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2019 | |
| Age | 12 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.8 | 1.3.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Disable REST API
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Disable REST API Reviews
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!
Fantastic
The plugin does what it says on the tin, without being pretentious. Absolutely fantastic!
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.
SheetDB – get your Google Spreadsheet… Reviews
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