Disable WP REST API

Name: Disable WP REST API
Rating: 4.8 (36 reviews)
Author: Jeff Starr

v2.6.9

by Jeff Starr

Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.

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Rank

#977

↑ +1 vs yesterday

Active installs (est.)

≈ 35,500

30K+ reported · High

Total downloads

433.7K

433,723 all-time

Rating

4.8 / 5

36 reviews

Support resolved

0 of 0 threads

Declining·Downloads -54.9% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA unknown

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Applies to downloads, estimated installs, rank, and growth charts on this page. Tracked since Jul 17, 2026, so 65 days of history exist.

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