Yes, RESTless is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use RESTless?

RESTless has 10 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best RESTless alternatives?

Popular alternatives to RESTless include Disable REST API, Make Connector, Disable WP REST API. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does RESTless work with the latest WordPress?

RESTless has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+.

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RESTless

Name: RESTless
Author: BjornW

RESTless disables REST calls for non-authenticated requests.

By BjornW·Rest·Free

·10 active installs·Updated 7 years ago

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As of April 2026, RESTless is a WordPress rest plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2018. Last updated 7 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Disable REST API.

0/5Rating

10active installs

1.3K+total downloads

8 yearssince 2018

Overview

RESTless is a tiny WordPress plugin which disables access to the REST API (available in WordPress since version 4.4) for non-authenticated users.
This prevents usage of the REST API by the general public and limits access to those with login credentials. No REST for the wicked.

It also supports WordPress Multisite installations.