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Alternatives to Birim REST Lock – Disable REST API & Stop User Enumeration
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Hides the list of user accounts that the WordPress REST API shows to visitors who are not logged in, which helps prevent user enumeration.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Advanced security suite. Blocks REST API, disables XML-RPC, prevents user enumeration, and secures endpoints.
Blocks common WordPress user enumeration methods and optionally hides public author archives.
Full control over your WordPress REST API. Block, restrict, or whitelist endpoints per user role. Lightweight, fast, zero frontend footprint.
Turn Off REST APIv1.1.4
Disable the WordPress REST API for logged out visitors and lock down your /wp-json endpoints, with a per route allow list so you stay in control.
EnumGuardv1.0.0
Stops WordPress user enumeration through author URLs, REST, login errors, XML-RPC, sitemaps, and oEmbed.
WPBuoy Endpoint Managerv2.4.3
View, search, filter, and disable WordPress REST API endpoints. Reduce your attack surface and log blocked requests — no code required.
ETBS Account Guardv1.3.0
Protects the accounts that manage your site. Hides the login names of your users from visitors who are not logged in.