Disable REST API vs Simple Dropbox Upload (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
VS
Simple Dropbox Upload

Simple Dropbox Upload

4.1(13)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Simple Dropbox Upload

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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Simple Dropbox Upload has 38K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload4.1/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload13
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload200
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload38K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Simple Dropbox UploadN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload12 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload2011
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload15 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload3.3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Uploadfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Simple Dropbox UploadFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Simple Dropbox Upload1.8.8.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Simple Dropbox Upload

4.1/5(13 reviews)
5
62%
4
15%
3
8%
2
0%
1
15%

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.

Simple Dropbox Upload Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Simple Dropbox Upload more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Simple Dropbox Upload has 200. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Simple Dropbox Upload?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Simple Dropbox Upload has a 4.1/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Simple Dropbox Upload free?
Disable REST API is free and Simple Dropbox Upload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Simple Dropbox Upload?
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 Simple Dropbox Upload was last updated 12 years ago.

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