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Disable WP REST API

by Jeff Starr

4.8★ (36 ratings)  ·  Current rank #1018

Active installs
30K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1018
Peak #1018
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
405.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Disable WP REST API currently ranks #1018 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v2.6.8, shipped on Apr 22, 2026 (107 days ago) — release #28 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.

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Details

AuthorJeff Starr
Current version2.6.8
Versions released28
Last updated2026-04-22
Added to directory2018-06-06
Requires WordPress4.7+
Requires PHP5.6.20+
First tracked here2026-08-06
apidisableJSONrestrest-api

Description

Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.

Frequently asked questions

Is Disable WP REST API a free plugin?

Yes — Disable WP REST API is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Disable WP REST API?

WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.

How popular is Disable WP REST API?

As of August 7, 2026, Disable WP REST API ranks #1018 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Disable WP REST API last updated?

Disable WP REST API was last updated on April 22, 2026 (version 2.6.8). It has shipped 28 releases in total.

Who makes Disable WP REST API?

Disable WP REST API is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2018.