Disable REST API vs WP Angular (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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WP Angular

WP Angular

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View WP Angular

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP Angular has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
WP AngularN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
WP Angular0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
WP Angular10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
WP Angular1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP AngularN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
WP Angular11 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP Angular2014
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP Angular12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP Angular3.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP Angularfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP AngularFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP Angular0.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP Angular

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.

WP Angular Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP Angular more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP Angular has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP Angular?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP Angular has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP Angular free?
Disable REST API is free and WP Angular is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP Angular?
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 WP Angular was last updated 11 years ago.

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