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MaxtDesign REST API Control — WordPress Security Plugin

by MaxtDesign · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.5 Tested up to WP 7.1.3 PHP 8.2+

MaxtDesign REST API Control has 20+ active installs on WordPress.org and 336 downloads all time. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on September 14, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

MaxtDesign REST API Control at a glance

Active installs
20+
was 10+ 30 days ago
Total downloads
336
Downloads, last 30 days
89
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is MaxtDesign REST API Control well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1.3, the current release is 7.1.3

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • One-click disable — Block all REST API access for unauthenticated users with a single toggle
  • Endpoint whitelisting — Auto-discovers all registered REST API endpoints and lets you whitelist specific ones, even when the API is disabled
  • Per-role access control — Restrict REST API access for specific user roles with individual endpoint whitelists
  • Smart defaults — Automatically detects Contact Form 7 and WooCommerce and whitelists their required endpoints on activation
  • Zero frontend footprint — No CSS, JavaScript, or HTTP requests are added to your frontend. Ever
  • Lightweight — No database queries on frontend requests. Uses a single autoloaded option
  • Import/Export — Transfer settings between sites with JSON export and import
  • Clean uninstall — Removes all plugin data when deleted. Leaves no trace

Download and install history

167 downloads over the last 49 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
MaxtDesign REST API Control downloads per day012.52537.550Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Downloads per day
Active installs
MaxtDesign REST API Control active installs05101520Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Active installs
Rating out of 5
MaxtDesign REST API Control rating00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Rating out of 5
Reviews
MaxtDesign REST API Control review count00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 29Oct 23Reviews

Details

Full control over your WordPress REST API. Block, restrict, or whitelist endpoints per user role. Lightweight, fast, zero frontend footprint.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings MaxtDesign REST API Control competes in

Tags

  • api control
  • disable REST API
  • json api
  • rest-api
  • security

More from MaxtDesign

Version
1.0.5
Last updated
Sep 14, 2026
First published
Jun 18, 2026
Requires WordPress
6.4
Tested up to
7.1.3
Requires PHP
8.2
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

MaxtDesign REST API Control FAQ

What does MaxtDesign REST API Control do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, MaxtDesign REST API Control offers One-click disable — Block all REST API access for unauthenticated users with a single toggle, Endpoint whitelisting — Auto-discovers all registered REST API endpoints and lets you whitelist specific ones, even when the API is disabled, Per-role access control — Restrict REST API access for specific user roles with individual endpoint whitelists, Smart defaults — Automatically detects Contact Form 7 and WooCommerce and whitelists their required endpoints on activation and Zero frontend footprint — No CSS, JavaScript, or HTTP requests are added to your frontend. Ever.

How many active installs does MaxtDesign REST API Control have?

WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs for MaxtDesign REST API Control as of October 23, 2026.

Is MaxtDesign REST API Control still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on September 14, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

Is MaxtDesign REST API Control free?

MaxtDesign REST API Control is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.