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Disable REST API vs WP Simple Web Services (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 Simple Web Services

WP Simple Web Services

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View WP Simple Web Services

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Simple Web Services has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Disable REST API leads in active installations (90K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Disable REST API has accumulated 756K+ total downloads while WP Simple Web Services has 6.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP Simple Web Services5/5
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP Simple Web Services1
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP Simple Web Services20
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP Simple Web Services6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP Simple Web ServicesN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP Simple Web Services12 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP Simple Web Services2013
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP Simple Web Services13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP Simple Web Services3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP Simple Web Servicesfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP Simple Web ServicesFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP Simple Web Services1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP Simple Web Services

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.

WP Simple Web Services Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP Simple Web Services more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP Simple Web Services has 20. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP Simple Web Services?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP Simple Web Services has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP Simple Web Services free?
Disable REST API is free and WP Simple Web Services is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP Simple Web Services?
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 Simple Web Services was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.