REST API Toolbox

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1. ★★★★★ Robert Doyle

   1.4y ago

   Superb utility. Thanks ! Needs to be part of Core WP.

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2. ★★★★★ Héctor Cruz

   2.3y ago

   amazing plugin

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3. ★★★★★ immwi

   5.2y ago

   A very usable plugin for under the hood tweaking and enhanced security.

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4. ★★★★★ dratiols

   6.7y ago

   Amazing, and easy to use. Lovee it!

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5. ★★★★★ KTS915

   8.8y ago

   This plugin enables three different settings for each REST API endpoint: No authentication required, Authentication required, or Not available at all. It also makes it possible to force https and to disable JSONP. So, together with proper authentication methods and appropriate permissions, this plugin ensures that the REST API can be used without compromising security. Thank you!

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6. ★★★★★ Luke Cavanagh

   9.6y ago

   Adds options to disable the REST API as well as disable endpoints.

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7. ★★★★★ Michael

   9.7y ago

   The last update comes perfectly in time with the release 4.7. This plugin is perfect if you don’t use the REST API yet or if you don’t want your data to be accessed without your consent.

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8. ★★★★★ shodgsonfhs

   9.7y ago

   A great plugin for features that should have been put into core.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.4.4 Fixed deprecated notices for PHP 8 (props @thefrosty). 1.4.4
2. — Version 1.4.3 No longer check for SSL when running any WP-CLI commands. 1.4.3
3. — Version 1.4.2 Fixed bug in requiring authentication for endpoints that accessed specific items (ex: /wp/v2/users/1) 1.4.2
4. — Version 1.4.1 Added settings support for No Custom Post Types Fixed undefined variable notice (props @funkolector) 1.4.1
5. — Version 1.4.0 Added support for removing or requiring authentication for custom post types. Updated Settings UI for better clarity. Added link to settings page from the plugins list page. 1.4.0
6. — Version 1.3.0 Added option to require authentication for core endpoints. 1.3.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.7.1

Translated into 3 languages, 2 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-08-14 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2026-08-13 1K+ → 2K+ up after 5 days in tier
3. 2026-08-08 2K+ → 1K+ down after 1 days in tier
4. 2026-08-07 1K+ → 2K+ up after 5 days in tier
5. 2026-08-02 2K+ → 1K+ down after 12 days in tier
6. 2026-07-21 1K+ → 2K+ up after 3 days in tier
7. 2026-07-18 2K+ → 1K+ down after 2 days in tier
8. 2026-07-16 1K+ → 2K+ up after 509 days in tier

Competes with

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• Disable WP REST API 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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• WP REST Cache 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
• WordPress REST API (Version 2) 10K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D

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REST API Toolbox: 1K+ active installs, 5.0★ (8 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-29. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/rest-api-toolbox