Disable WP REST API vs WP API Options (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP API Options has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable WP REST API leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable WP REST API has accumulated 368K+ total downloads while WP API Options has 2.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | WP API Options | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 2.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2016 | |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
►WP API Options5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄WP API Options1
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄WP API Options10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄WP API Options2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
WP API OptionsN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
◄WP API Options9 years ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
WP API Options2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
WP API Options10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
WP API Options3.6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
WP API Optionsfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
WP API OptionsFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
WP API Options1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
WP API Options
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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
WP API Options Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or WP API Options more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while WP API Options has 10. Disable WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable WP REST API or WP API Options?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while WP API Options has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and WP API Options free?
Disable WP REST API is free and WP API Options is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or WP API Options?
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 WP REST API was last updated 1 week ago and WP API Options was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.