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.
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WP REST Cachev2026.4.2
Enable caching of the WordPress REST API and auto-flush caches upon wp-admin editing.
Birim REST Lockv1.0.0
Lock the WordPress REST API for logged-out visitors. Allowlist routes, stop username enumeration, import from Disable REST API.
WP API SwaggerUIv2.4.0
WordPress REST API with Swagger UI.
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
This plugin provides custom endpoints to the WordPress REST API.
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
Expose Advanced Custom Fields in the WordPress REST API with proper access control.
Explore, test, document, and export WordPress REST API routes from a private admin console.
WP REST API – User Metav1.1.1
Enhance WordPress REST API by including configurable user meta fields in post responses without additional API requests.