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Disable REST API vs Shorthand Connect (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
View Disable REST API
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Shorthand Connect

Shorthand Connect

3.5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Shorthand Connect

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Shorthand Connect has 9.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Shorthand Connect3.5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Shorthand Connect2
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Shorthand Connect100
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Shorthand Connect9.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Shorthand ConnectN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Shorthand Connect2 weeks ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Shorthand Connect2016
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Shorthand Connect10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Shorthand Connect4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Shorthand Connect5.6+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Shorthand ConnectFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Shorthand Connect1.3.34

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Shorthand Connect

3.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
50%
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.

Shorthand Connect Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Shorthand Connect more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Shorthand Connect has 100. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Shorthand Connect?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Shorthand Connect has a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Shorthand Connect free?
Disable REST API is free and Shorthand Connect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Shorthand Connect?
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 Shorthand Connect was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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