---
title: How To Disable Comments Made via REST API?
description: Instantly disable comments made via REST API on your website with 1 click using Disable Comments plugin for WordPress.
url: "https://wpdeveloper.com/docs/how-to-disable-comments-made-via-rest-api/"
updated: "2024-01-14"
category: Disable Comments
tags:
  - wordpress
---

# How To Disable Comments Made via REST API?

[**Disable Comments**](https://wpdeveloper.com/plugins/disable-comments/) lets you block any comments made on your WordPress website **with REST API**. This is an interface used by developers to access your website from outside your WordPress installation. Read the instructions below to learn how to disable any comments made via REST API.

**Step 1:**First, [**install** **Disable Comments**](https://wpdeveloper.com/docs/activate-disable-comments/) plugin on your website

**Step 2:**Navigate to **Settings→ Disable Comments**from your WordPress dashboard. 

**Step 3:** From here, toggle the **‘Disable Comments via REST API’**option to disable any comments made on your website with REST API. Make sure to click on the **'Save'** button to update your changes.

![REST API](https://assets.wpdeveloper.com/2020/11/HOW-TO-DISABLE-COMMENTS-MADE-VIA-REST-API-1.gif)

This is how you can use [**Disable Comments**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comments/) to block any comments made via REST API. If you face any difficulties, feel free to contact our [**support team**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/disable-comments/) or join our [**Facebook Community**](https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpdeveloper.net/).