Disable WP REST APIv2.6.9
Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.
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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.
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
WP REST API – User Metav1.1.1
Enhance WordPress REST API by including configurable user meta fields in post responses without additional API requests.
Connect to any external REST API or JSON endpoint. Fetch, display, and cache dynamic data using shortcodes or PHP repeaters effortlessly.
Apitect API Feed Displayv1.0.0
Fetch, cache, and display data from any external REST API or XML source via shortcode, sidebar widget, or Gutenberg block.
Secure and protect WordPress REST API from unauthorized access using JWT token, Basic Authentication, API Key, OAuth 2, or external token.
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
REST API Logv1.7.3
WordPress plugin to log REST API requests and responses