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Disable WP REST API vs Simply JSON (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST API
VS
Simply JSON

Simply JSON

3(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Simply JSON

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while Simply JSON has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
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Simply JSON3/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
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Simply JSON2
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
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Simply JSON10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
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Simply JSON2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Simply JSONN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄
Simply JSON13 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Simply JSON2013
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Simply JSON13 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Simply JSON3.5.1+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Simply JSONfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Simply JSONFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Simply JSON0.3

Rating Breakdown

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Simply JSON

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

Disable WP REST API Reviews

by pftsoi

good job

good job

by terrymason

Very simple and effective

just activate the plugin and it works.

by wildstar2022

I like it!

I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun

Simply JSON Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable WP REST API or Simply JSON more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Simply JSON has 10. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or Simply JSON?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Simply JSON has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Simply JSON free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Simply JSON is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Simply JSON?
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 WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago and Simply JSON was last updated 13 years ago.

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