Disable WP REST API

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 96% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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Reviewers like how small and no-fuss it is, with several noting it works right after activation, though a couple flag that blocking the REST API breaks plugins like Contact Form 7 that rely on it.

1. ★★★★★ pftsoi

   12mo ago

   good job

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2. ★★★★★ terrymason

   1.8y ago

   just activate the plugin and it works.

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3. ★★★★★ wildstar2022

   2.3y ago

   I’ve tried many different solutions using functions.php because I did not want to install yet another plugin. I’m glad I found this one though. It’s simple, lightweight, maintains privacy, and functions with the latest version of WordPress. Thanks Jeff!

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4. ★★★★★ metaeditor

   3.4y ago

   In generel a Good security concept . But at the other end many plugin developer use the Rest API Could be done much easier with a 5 3 line htaccess rule to block only ^.*wp-json/wp/v2/(users But anyway a good solution if you have a simpel installation.

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5. ★★★★★ Hendrik57

   3.5y ago

   As the title says: Blocks Contact Form 7 forms sending after install and activate. This topic was modified 3 years, 5 months ago by Hendrik57.

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6. ★★★★★ tinaponting

   3.8y ago

   Great plugin, takes nopower from the blog:) This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by tinaponting. Reason: rest api This topic was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by tinaponting. Reason: spelling error

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7. ★★★★★ 7 Mysteries

   3.9y ago

   Really simplified

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8. ★★★★★ Eduard Doloc

   4.1y ago

   while the plugin si deadsimple and very low resource impact, keep in mind that there are plugins that need the rest to work with no auth (ex. contact form 7).

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.6.8 Improves readme.txt documentation Adds blurb about new pro version Tests on WordPress 7.0 Full changelog @ https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/disable-wp-rest-api.txt 2.6.8
2. — Version 2.6.9 Tests on WordPress 7.1 2.6.9

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 8 languages, 2 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-07-10 20K+ → 30K+ up after 12 days in tier
2. 2026-06-28 30K+ → 20K+ down after 20 days in tier
3. 2026-06-08 20K+ → 30K+ up after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-06-07 30K+ → 20K+ down after 47 days in tier
5. 2026-04-21 20K+ → 30K+ up after 2 days in tier
6. 2026-04-19 30K+ → 20K+ down after 81 days in tier
7. 2026-01-28 20K+ → 30K+ up after 495 days in tier
8. 2024-09-20 10K+ → 20K+ up after 5 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Disable REST API 80K+ installs · 4.6★ · 4 shared tags D
• WordPress REST API (Version 2) 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags D
• WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server 8K+ installs · 3.8★ · 4 shared tags D
• W WP REST API Meta Endpoints 1K+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags D
• Disable REST API for Real 200+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags D
• W WP REST API Sidebars 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 4 shared tags D

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Disable WP REST API: 30K+ active installs, 4.8★ (36 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/disable-wp-rest-api