Disable REST API
by Dave McHale · WordPress.org page · Website
Disable REST API has 80,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 791,925 downloads all time. It was downloaded 7,189 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 14, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.3.13.
Disable REST API at a glance
Is Disable REST API well maintained?
Disable REST API reviews and ratings
38 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Download and install history
10,300 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
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Details
Disable the use of the REST API on your website to site users. Now with User Role support!
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- admin
- api
- JSON
- rest
- rest-api
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- Version
- 1.8
- Last updated
- Sep 14, 2023
- First published
- Oct 3, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 6.3.13
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Disable REST API FAQ
How many active installs does Disable REST API have?
WordPress.org reports 80,000+ active installs for Disable REST API as of October 22, 2026.
Is Disable REST API still maintained?
The last release was on September 14, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Disable REST API free?
Disable REST API is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.