WP REST Cachev2026.4.2
Enable caching of the WordPress REST API and auto-flush caches upon wp-admin editing.
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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.
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Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.
Secure and protect WordPress REST API from unauthorized access using JWT token, Basic Authentication, API Key, OAuth 2, or external token.
WP REST API – User Metav1.1.1
Enhance WordPress REST API by including configurable user meta fields in post responses without additional API requests.
The ultimate toolkit to white label and customize the WordPress admin dashboard, login screen, admin bar, and enable a professional maintenance mode.
Kariz Loginv1.5.4
Design a modern, responsive, and branded WordPress login page without changing authentication or front-end login forms.
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
Configure ACF REST API, CORS, and a contact form endpoint for headless WordPress — all through the admin dashboard, without touching functions.php.