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Disable REST API vs WP-SimplyHired API (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-SimplyHired API

WP-SimplyHired API

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 15 years ago
View WP-SimplyHired API

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-SimplyHired API has 4.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Disable REST API
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WP-SimplyHired APIN/A
Total Reviews
38Disable REST API
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WP-SimplyHired API0
Active Installs
90K+Disable REST API
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WP-SimplyHired API10
Total Downloads
756K+Disable REST API
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WP-SimplyHired API4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable REST API
WP-SimplyHired APIN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoDisable REST API
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WP-SimplyHired API15 years ago
First Released
2014Disable REST API
WP-SimplyHired API2010
Age
12 yearsDisable REST API
WP-SimplyHired API16 years
WP Requires
4.9+Disable REST API
WP-SimplyHired API2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Disable REST API
WP-SimplyHired APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeDisable REST API
WP-SimplyHired APIFree
Latest Version
1.8Disable REST API
WP-SimplyHired API0.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Disable REST API

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

WP-SimplyHired API

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-SimplyHired API Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disable REST API or WP-SimplyHired API more popular?
Disable REST API has 90K+ active installations while WP-SimplyHired API has 10. Disable REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Disable REST API or WP-SimplyHired API?
Disable REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 38 reviews, while WP-SimplyHired API has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Disable REST API and WP-SimplyHired API free?
Disable REST API is free and WP-SimplyHired API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable REST API or WP-SimplyHired 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?
Disable REST API was last updated 2 years ago and WP-SimplyHired API was last updated 15 years ago.

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