# Disable REST API vs WP REST API Cache

> Disable REST API vs WP REST API Cache compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Disable REST API comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against WP REST API Cache.

**Disable REST API comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against WP REST API Cache.** Choose Disable REST API if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose WP REST API Cache if you care most about download trend.

| | Disable REST API | WP REST API Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 80K+ ✅ | 200+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 5.8K ✅ | 141 |
| Download trend | +1% | +42.4% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 ✅ | 3.4/5 |
| Reviews | 38 ✅ | 7 |
| Health score | 48/100 ✅ | 32/100 |
| Last updated | 3 years ago ✅ | 9 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.3.12 ✅ | WP 4.9.33 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2014 | May 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Disable REST API or WP REST API Cache?
Disable REST API comes out ahead, winning 7 of 8 head-to-head checks against WP REST API Cache. Choose Disable REST API if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and rating. Choose WP REST API Cache if you care most about download trend.

### Is Disable REST API more popular than WP REST API Cache?
Disable REST API is the more popular of the two with 80K+ active installs, compared with 200+ for WP REST API Cache.

### Can I use Disable REST API and WP REST API Cache together?
Both plugins cover api and rest, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Disable REST API and WP REST API Cache free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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