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Secure and protect WordPress REST API from unauthorized access using JWT token, Basic Authentication, API Key, OAuth 2, or external token.
REST API Guardv1.5.0
Restrict and control anonymous access to the WordPress REST API, with optional JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication.
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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.
Manage access to the WordPress REST API by restricting public endpoints, enabling specific route allow-listing, and handling API key authentication.
IC Security Guardv1.3.0
Protect your site from brute force attacks with hidden login, login lockout, Email OTP 2FA, REST API & XML-RPC hardening, and real-time email alerts.
API Bearer Authv20200916
Access and refresh tokens based authentication plugin for the REST API.
MirSecurev1.0.1
MirSecure protects your WordPress REST API by allowing access only to authenticated users.