Disable WP REST API vs Yasakani Cache (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, Yasakani Cache has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 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 Yasakani Cache has 9.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Yasakani Cache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 36 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 368K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2016 | |
| Age | 8 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 6.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.6.7 | 3.9.8 |
Rating
4.8/5Disable WP REST API
►Yasakani Cache5/5
Total Reviews
36Disable WP REST API
◄Yasakani Cache7
Active Installs
30K+Disable WP REST API
◄Yasakani Cache10
Total Downloads
368K+Disable WP REST API
◄Yasakani Cache9.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ADisable WP REST API
Yasakani CacheN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoDisable WP REST API
►Yasakani Cache5 days ago
First Released
2018Disable WP REST API
Yasakani Cache2016
Age
8 yearsDisable WP REST API
Yasakani Cache10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Disable WP REST API
Yasakani Cache6.5+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+Disable WP REST API
Yasakani Cache8.1+
Business Model
FreeDisable WP REST API
Yasakani CacheFree
Latest Version
2.6.7Disable WP REST API
Yasakani Cache3.9.8
Rating Breakdown
Disable WP REST API
4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%
Yasakani Cache
5/5(7 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
Yasakani Cache Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disable WP REST API or Yasakani Cache more popular?
Disable WP REST API has 30K+ active installations while Yasakani Cache 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 Yasakani Cache?
Disable WP REST API has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews, while Yasakani Cache has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Disable WP REST API and Yasakani Cache free?
Disable WP REST API is free and Yasakani Cache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Disable WP REST API or Yasakani Cache?
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 Yasakani Cache was last updated 5 days ago.
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