Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#27739
Peak #27738
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.3K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Kill JSON REST API currently ranks #27739 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #27738, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Feb 15, 2017 (3,460 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | arminmeth |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2017-02-15 |
| Added to directory | 2017-02-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Completely disables JSON REST API for both registered and anonymous users in WordPress 4.7.* and removes API links and tags.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kill JSON REST API a free plugin?
Yes — Kill JSON REST API is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Kill JSON REST API?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Kill JSON REST API?
As of August 7, 2026, Kill JSON REST API ranks #27739 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #27738.
When was Kill JSON REST API last updated?
Kill JSON REST API was last updated on February 15, 2017 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Kill JSON REST API?
Kill JSON REST API is developed by arminmeth. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2017.
