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Disable REST API vs Stellate (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
Stellate

Stellate

5(1)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Stellate

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stellate has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Stellate has 4.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
►
Stellate5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
◄
Stellate1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
◄
Stellate90
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Stellate4.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
StellateN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
►
Stellate2 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Stellate2022
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Stellate4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Stellate5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Stellate7.1+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
StellateFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Stellate0.1.8

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Stellate

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.

Stellate Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Stellate more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Stellate has 90. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Stellate?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Stellate has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Stellate free?
Disable REST API is free and Stellate is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Stellate?
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 Stellate was last updated 2 years ago.

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