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Disable REST API vs Smart Post Sync (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
Smart Post Sync

Smart Post Sync

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Smart Post Sync

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Smart Post Sync has 719.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Smart Post SyncN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Smart Post Sync0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Smart Post Sync0
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Smart Post Sync719
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Smart Post SyncN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Smart Post Sync1 year ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Smart Post Sync2025
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Smart Post Sync1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Smart Post Sync6.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Smart Post Syncfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Smart Post SyncFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Smart Post Sync1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Smart Post Sync

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Smart Post Sync Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Smart Post Sync more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Smart Post Sync has 0. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Smart Post Sync?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Smart Post Sync has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Smart Post Sync free?
Disable REST API is free and Smart Post Sync is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Smart Post Sync?
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 Smart Post Sync was last updated 1 year ago.

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