About this plugin
Every headless WordPress project requires the same setup: expose ACF fields to the REST API, configure CORS headers for your JavaScript frontend, and register a contact form endpoint.
php and into a clean, tabbed admin settings page.
Features
REST API Tab
* Expose ACF custom fields for post, page, and one Custom Post Type to the WordPress REST API
* No PHP required — configure through the admin dashboard
CORS Tab
) through a simple field
* Correct headers sent for GET, POST, and OPTIONS (preflight) requests
* Origin-matched headers — only the requesting origin is echoed back
Endpoints Tab
* POST /wp-json/site/v1/contact — accepts name, email, message and forwards to your admin email
* Configurable namespace and send-to email
Security Tab
* Disable XML-RPC with one toggle (default: ON)
* Hide WordPress version from page source and RSS (default: ON)
Pro Version
HWConnector Pro unlocks:
- Unlimited CORS origins
- Unlimited Custom Post Types in the REST API
- Newsletter endpoint — POST /wp-json/site/v1/newsletter with FluentCRM integration
Who it’s for
php boilerplate on every project.
Requirements
- WordPress 5.8+
- PHP 7.4+
- ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) — optional, required only for the REST API tab