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Only REST API

Redirects all front end, non-REST API requests to a single page.

By Braad·API·Free
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·30 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, Only REST API is a WordPress api plugin with 30 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Consent API.

0/5Rating
30active installs
2.2K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015

Overview

Got a WordPress install that serves only as the data layer and/or admin UI of your web application?

This plugin will effectively turn off all default front end output, redirect all front end urls to the main site url, and optionally display a message of your choice. The message can be a simple plain text message or you can use the included filters to completely control the HTML output.

All activity in the wp-admin and all requests for assets like images, scripts, files, etc. will be unaffected by this plugin. Only requests that go through the template_redirect action will be affected.

Message Output

Rather than contaminate the data structures you might be using for your application (like posts and pages) this plugin includes a settings page with a simple textarea box where you can save an…

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress4.0+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • First Release
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Contributors

BraadBraad
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Dec 7, 2015
WP Requires
4.0+
Tested Up To
4.4.34
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
2.2K+
Added
Sep 25, 2015
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

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Braad
6 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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