by Md. Rakib Ullah 5 (2 reviews)

Headless REST API Security

Name: Headless REST API Security
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Author: Md. Rakib Ullah

Manage access to the WordPress REST API by restricting public endpoints, enabling specific route allow-listing, and handling API key authentication.

Headless REST API Security ranks #21,909 among WordPress.org plugins with 40+ active installations, is #498 of 1,590 in the Authentication category, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, and was last updated Feb 23, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.9.8 (Current: 7.1.2)

v2.2 Current Version v2.2

Updated 7 months ago Last Update on 23 Feb, 2026

Refreshed 12 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#498 of 1,590 in Authentication Top 50% by installs Downloads -17.2% this week

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Rank

#21,909

-5 this week

Active Installs

40+

+400%

KW Avg Position

1 worse

Downloads

1.4K

+7 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

100%

Review 5 out of 5

5 (2 reviews)

Next Milestone 50

Total Progress 60%

40+ 50+

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Reviews & Ratings

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.2
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Requires WP: 5.8+
Tested Up To: 6.9.8
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Md. Rakib Ullah

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 2
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Headless REST API Security

No. It adds a security firewall layer before WordPress processes the request. It works alongside existing auth methods (like JWT or Cookies).

No. The plugin includes an "Admin Bypass" feature. If you are logged in as an Administrator or Editor, the API restrictions are skipped so you can work normally.

Yes. The plugin automatically detects routes registered by other plugins. You can see them in the list and whitelist them (e.g., /wc/v3 or /contact-form-7/v1).

You can view or generate a new key anytime from the settings page.