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Turn Off REST API

by ksym04

 ·  Current rank #13625

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13625
Peak #13625
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
3.1K
Days tracked
3
1 day▲ 51
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Turn Off REST API currently ranks #13625 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v1.1.1, shipped on Jun 27, 2026 (42 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.

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Details

Authorksym04
Current version1.1.1
Versions released9
Last updated2026-06-27
Added to directory2017-03-23
Requires WordPress4.7+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
disable REST APIJSONrest-apisecuritywp-json

Description

Disable the WordPress REST API for logged out visitors and lock down your /wp-json endpoints, with a per route allow list so you stay in control.

Frequently asked questions

Is Turn Off REST API a free plugin?

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

How many websites use Turn Off REST API?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is Turn Off REST API?

As of August 8, 2026, Turn Off REST API ranks #13625 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Turn Off REST API last updated?

Turn Off REST API was last updated on June 27, 2026 (version 1.1.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.

Who makes Turn Off REST API?

Turn Off REST API is developed by ksym04. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2017.