WP REST Cachev2026.4.2
Enable caching of the WordPress REST API and auto-flush caches upon wp-admin editing.
Alternatives to WP REST API Cache
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WP API SwaggerUIv2.4.0
WordPress REST API with Swagger UI.
This plugin provides custom endpoints to the WordPress REST API.
CacheArmorv1.4.0
Disk cache for expensive WP REST API responses, with stale-while-revalidate and stampede protection. Full route picker, no paid tier.
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.
JWT authentication for the WordPress REST API: access and refresh tokens with rotation, revocation, and validation for headless and decoupled apps.
Expose Advanced Custom Fields in the WordPress REST API with proper access control.
BrenWP Cachev1.0.1
Lightweight, privacy-friendly file-based page caching with a modern, strictly scoped WP Admin UI.
Pass Core Web Vitals with all-in-one speed: page caching, CSS/JS minify, combine & defer, image lazy-load, WebP delivery, and bloat removal.