Disable WP REST API vs Make Connector
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Make Connector leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #562, ahead of Disable WP REST API at #987. Over the last 7 days Make Connector climbed 1 place and Disable WP REST API climbed 13 places. Make Connector has the largest install base, roughly 2.3× the next: 70K+ active installs against 30K+ for Disable WP REST API. Downloads this week: Make Connector 2,197 and Disable WP REST API 1,889. Ratings: Disable WP REST API 4.8★ from 36 and Make Connector 2.7★ from 25 reviews.
| Metric | Disable WP REST API | Make Connector |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #987 ▲ 13 | #562 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 1,889 | 2,197 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (36) | 2.7★ (25) |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.6.9 | 1.6.6 |
| Best rank on record | #987 | #558 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2018 | Feb 2021 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Disable WP REST API or Make Connector?
By active installs, Make Connector: 70K+ sites run it against 30K+ for Disable WP REST API, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 14, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Disable WP REST API or Make Connector?
Make Connector, at #562 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Disable WP REST API at #987. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Disable WP REST API or Make Connector alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.