Full control over your WordPress REST API. Block, restrict, or whitelist endpoints per user role. Lightweight, fast, zero frontend footprint.
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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.
Birim REST Lockv1.0.0
Lock the WordPress REST API for logged-out visitors. Allowlist routes, stop username enumeration, import from Disable REST API.
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
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.
CuteJsonv1.1.1
Secure, feature-rich WordPress plugin to manage and host JSON files with persistent, scoped REST endpoints. Create your own mock APIs easily.
RESTful JSON APIv0.15.8
40 JSON API endpoints for WordPress content, CPTs, taxonomies, media, comments, widgets, users, JWT login, API keys, CORS, and HTTPS.
Secure and protect WordPress REST API from unauthorized access using JWT token, Basic Authentication, API Key, OAuth 2, or external token.
Expose Advanced Custom Fields in the WordPress REST API with proper access control.
Infospica Headless APIv1.0.1
WordPress REST API plugin for headless CMS — custom namespace, full CRUD, CPT support, ACF integration, and secure authentication.