WordPress plugin comparison
Disable Author Archives vs Disable WP REST API
At a glance
- Disable WP REST API has more active installs: 30K+, against 10K+ for Disable Author Archives.
- On a typical day, Disable WP REST API is downloaded about 225 times, Disable Author Archives about 65.
- Disable WP REST API is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews, against 4.4 from 7 reviews.
- Disable Author Archives was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Aug 10, 2026 for Disable WP REST API.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
Disable WP REST API leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Disable Author Archives |  Disable WP REST API |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,471 | #966 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 962 | 6.7K |
| Rating | 4.4(7) | 4.8(36) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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