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Disable REST API vs WP REST API Custom Fields (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 REST API Custom Fields

WP REST API Custom Fields

5(2)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP REST API Custom Fields has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP REST API Custom Fields has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP REST API Custom Fields5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP REST API Custom Fields2
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP REST API Custom Fields70
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP REST API Custom Fields6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP REST API Custom FieldsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP REST API Custom Fields10 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP REST API Custom Fields2015
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP REST API Custom Fields11 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP REST API Custom Fields4.2.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP REST API Custom Fieldsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP REST API Custom FieldsFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP REST API Custom Fields0.2

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP REST API Custom Fields

5/5(2 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.

WP REST API Custom Fields Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP REST API Custom Fields more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP REST API Custom Fields has 70. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP REST API Custom Fields?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP REST API Custom Fields has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP REST API Custom Fields free?
Disable REST API is free and WP REST API Custom Fields is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP REST API Custom Fields?
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 REST API Custom Fields was last updated 10 years ago.

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