Pinny’s REST Lock — WordPress Security Plugin
Pinny’s REST Lock – Block REST User Enumeration
by Pinny Fried · WordPress.org page · Website
Pinny’s REST Lock has 30+ active installs on WordPress.org and 490 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Pinny’s REST Lock at a glance
Is Pinny’s REST Lock well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- ~1.3 KB uncompressed
- Single-file plugin
- No settings page
- No database tables
- No performance impact
Details
Prevents public access to REST API user endpoints while allowing authorized roles.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Pinny’s REST Lock competes in
Tags
- enumeration
- no-bloat
- rest
- security
- users
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- Version
- 1.0.0
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
- First published
- Jan 25, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Pinny’s REST Lock FAQ
What does Pinny’s REST Lock do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Pinny’s REST Lock offers ~1.3 KB uncompressed, Single-file plugin, No settings page, No database tables and No performance impact.
How many active installs does Pinny’s REST Lock have?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs for Pinny’s REST Lock as of September 7, 2026.
Is Pinny’s REST Lock still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is Pinny’s REST Lock free?
Pinny’s REST Lock is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.