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Disable REST API vs Skyword Publishing API (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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Skyword Publishing API

Skyword Publishing API

5(1)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 12 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Skyword Publishing API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Skyword Publishing API has 9.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Skyword Publishing API5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Skyword Publishing API1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Skyword Publishing API300
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Skyword Publishing API9.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Skyword Publishing APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Skyword Publishing API12 months ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Skyword Publishing API2019
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Skyword Publishing API7 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Skyword Publishing API3.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Skyword Publishing APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Skyword Publishing APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Skyword Publishing API1.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Skyword Publishing API

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Skyword Publishing API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Skyword Publishing API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Skyword Publishing API has 300. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Skyword Publishing API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Skyword Publishing API has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Skyword Publishing API free?
Disable REST API is free and Skyword Publishing API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Skyword Publishing API?
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 Skyword Publishing API was last updated 12 months ago.

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