# Disable Permanently REST API

> Disable Permanently REST API has <10 active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Disable Permanently REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows to disable permanently REST API on WordPress 4.7+**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,641
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (+59.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 20, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Salvatore Cordiano (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/parallelit/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-permanently-rest-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable/) | >100 | 164 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | >100 | 146 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #94 | 97 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |
| [wp-json](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/) | #14 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable | >100 | 10,000 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,575 |
| rest | >100 | 9,162 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,540 |
| wp-json | >100 | 5,837 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-widgets/) | 2M+ | 4.9/5 (272) | Dec 8, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Emojis (GDPR friendly)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-emojis/) | 60K+ | 5/5 (108) | Jun 5, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-search/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (16) | Apr 14, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Disable Everything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-everything/) | 30K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 28, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 7 | [Disable auto-update Email Notifications](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-auto-update-email-notifications/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Jan 21, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Disable Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Mar 30, 2018 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Author Archives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-author-archives/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Aug 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Feeds WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds-wp/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 29, 2026 | 59/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disable Permanently REST API free?
Yes. Disable Permanently REST API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Disable Permanently REST API safe to use in 2026?
Disable Permanently REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Disable Permanently REST API?
Disable Permanently REST API is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,641 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Disable Permanently REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Permanently REST API is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Disable Permanently REST API last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on October 20, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Disable Permanently REST API?
Disable Permanently REST API is developed and maintained by Salvatore Cordiano.

### What are the best alternatives to Disable Permanently REST API?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Permanently REST API are Classic Widgets (2M+ installs), Disable Comments (100K+ installs) and Disable Emojis (GDPR friend… (60K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-permanently-rest-api/ · Generated 2026-10-04 06:21 UTC by PageForge