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Really prevents the REST API from handling requests (default) or require user to be logged in.
Really prevents the REST API from handling requests (default) or require user to be logged in.
Rank
#11,864
↑ +8 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 254
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.2K
6,230 all-time
Rating
5.0 / 5
3 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 0 threads
Rising·Downloads +38.5% (30d)·Next 300+ · ETA unknown
Chart time range
Applies to downloads, estimated installs, rank, and growth charts on this page. Tracked since Jul 17, 2026, so 66 days of history exist.
Overlapping tags, near Disable REST API for Real in rank or installs.
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Much easier than editing functions.php. This removed the “Link” HTTP header entirely. Perfect!
huskehn · Sep 20, 2016
Thank you for this plug-in, glad I don’t have to dig around in WordPress code to disable the API functionality. I don’t use it and don’t want another door for potential exploits.
sergeymk · Jul 23, 2016
A simple way to disable WordPress REST API.
Denis Yanchevskiy · Apr 3, 2016
See what its reviewers keep complaining about. Free analysis on sign up.