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WooCommerce Legacy REST API vs Disable WP REST API (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5(28)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WooCommerce Legacy REST API
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Disable WP REST API

Disable WP REST API

4.8(36)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable WP REST API

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) while WooCommerce Legacy REST API leads in active installations (400K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce Legacy REST API has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while Disable WP REST API has 368K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
1.5/5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
►
Disable WP REST API4.8/5
Total Reviews
28WooCommerce Legacy REST API
►
Disable WP REST API36
Active Installs
400K+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
◄
Disable WP REST API30K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
◄
Disable WP REST API368K+
Support Resolution
0%WooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST APIN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWooCommerce Legacy REST API
►
Disable WP REST API1 week ago
First Released
2024WooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST API2018
Age
2 yearsWooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST API8 years
WP Requires
6.2+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST API4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST API5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeWooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST APIFree
Latest Version
1.0.5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
Disable WP REST API2.6.7

Rating Breakdown

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5/5(28 reviews)
5
7%
4
0%
3
7%
2
7%
1
79%

Disable WP REST API

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

WooCommerce Legacy REST API Reviews

by alfredobenni

The Chaos

You’ve done a huge mess. E-commerce doesn’t work anymore.

by shopstyle

Depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

I’m glad it exists, but sadly it has lots of depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

by pradhanmukesh2008

Very good plugin

Its Amazing

Disable WP REST API Reviews

by pftsoi

good job

good job

by terrymason

Very simple and effective

just activate the plugin and it works.

by wildstar2022

I like it!

I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and fun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WooCommerce Legacy REST API or Disable WP REST API more popular?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has 400K+ active installations while Disable WP REST API has 30K+. WooCommerce Legacy REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WooCommerce Legacy REST API or Disable WP REST API?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has a 1.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are WooCommerce Legacy REST API and Disable WP REST API free?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is free and Disable WP REST API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WooCommerce Legacy REST API or Disable WP REST 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?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API was last updated 1 year ago and Disable WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago.

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