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Disable REST API vs Stionic Users – WordPress Users 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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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API

Stionic Users – WordPress Users API

5(1)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Stionic Users – WordPress Users API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while Stionic Users – WordPress Users API has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API30
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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Stionic Users – WordPress Users API4 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users API2018
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users API8 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users API4.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users API5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
Stionic Users – WordPress Users API1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

Stionic Users – WordPress Users 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.

Stionic Users – WordPress Users API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or Stionic Users – WordPress Users API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while Stionic Users – WordPress Users API has 30. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or Stionic Users – WordPress Users API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while Stionic Users – WordPress Users API has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and Stionic Users – WordPress Users API free?
Disable REST API is free and Stionic Users – WordPress Users API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or Stionic Users – WordPress Users 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 Stionic Users – WordPress Users API was last updated 4 years ago.

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