Disable Permanently REST API
This plugin allows to disable permanently REST API on WordPress 4.7+
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Disable Permanently REST API stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| wp-json | >100 |
About Disable Permanently REST API
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
This plugin allows to disable permanently REST API on WordPress 4.7+
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/disable-permanently-rest-apidirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” screen in WordPress
- That’s all folks.
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FAQ
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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