Disable REST API for Real
Really prevents the REST API from handling requests (default) or require user to be logged in.
Disable REST API for Real ranks #12,037 among WordPress.org plugins with 200+ active installations, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated Nov 15, 2019. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.
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- Version
- 2.1.1
- Last Updated
- Nov 15, 2019
- Requires WP
- 4.7+
- Tested Up To
- 5.3.27
- PHP Version
- N/A
- Author
- Samuel Aguilera
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- Reviews
- 3
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
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TL;DR
AI summary of the plugin's readmeThis plugin is for WordPress site owners who don't want the REST API used on their site. It disables the REST API entirely by removing its filters and actions and returning 404 errors, or optionally restricts it to logged-in users only.
- Removes REST API filters and actions
- Returns 404 for REST API requests
- Logged In Only mode
- Toggle via Settings -> General
- Deactivate to restore default behavior
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