WooCommerce Legacy REST API vs SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WooCommerce Legacy REST API
400K+ active installs
Free
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WooCommerce Legacy REST API leads in active installations (400K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce Legacy REST API has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WooCommerce Legacy REST API | SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2016 | |
| Age | 2 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 2.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WooCommerce Legacy REST API
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WooCommerce Legacy REST API averaged approximately 1,080 daily downloads while SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints averaged 8.
Recent Reviews
WooCommerce Legacy REST API Reviews
The Chaos
You’ve done a huge mess. E-commerce doesn’t work anymore.
Depreciation messages in PHP 8.3
I’m glad it exists, but sadly it has lots of depreciation messages in PHP 8.3
Very good plugin
Its Amazing
SMNTCS Disable REST API User Endpoints Reviews
Great plugin
Great plugin, works as it should, a must for any WordPress site.
Perfect
Does what is says, and you really shoud use this on all your sites. I just can’t imagine your woocommerce customers login names being exposed via the REST API. Though the REST API is an amazing featur
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