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Disable REST API for Real

by Samuel Aguilera · WordPress.org page

v2.1.1 Tested up to WP 5.3.23

Disable REST API for Real has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,185 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 14, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.3.23.

Disable REST API for Real at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
6,185
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Disable REST API for Real well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 5.3.23, not yet with the current 7.1

Disable REST API for Real reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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Details

Really prevents the REST API from handling requests (default) or require user to be logged in.

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

Tags

  • api
  • JSON
  • rest
  • rest-api
  • wp-json

More from Samuel Aguilera

Version
2.1.1
Last updated
Nov 14, 2019
First published
Dec 17, 2015
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
5.3.23
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Disable REST API for Real FAQ

How many active installs does Disable REST API for Real have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Disable REST API for Real as of September 7, 2026.

Is Disable REST API for Real still maintained?

The last release was on November 14, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Disable REST API for Real free?

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