Is Disable REST API for Real free?

Yes, Disable REST API for Real is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Disable REST API for Real?

Disable REST API for Real has 200 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Disable REST API for Real alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Disable REST API for Real include WP Consent API, Disable REST API, Mailgun for WordPress. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Disable REST API for Real work with the latest WordPress?

Disable REST API for Real has been tested up to WordPress 5.3.21. It requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP false+.

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Disable REST API for Real

Name: Disable REST API for Real
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Samuel Aguilera

Really prevents the REST API from handling requests (default) or require user to be logged in.

By Samuel Aguilera·API·Free

5(3 reviews)

·200 active installs·Updated 6 years ago

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As of April 2026, Disable REST API for Real is a WordPress api plugin with 200 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.9K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 6 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Consent API.

5/53 reviews

200active installs

5.9K+total downloads

11 yearssince 2015

Overview

The WordPress REST API is a great resource, but if you don’t want to use it probably you will want to close this door to your WordPress.

Unlike other popular plugins that aims to disable the REST API but only return an error, processed by the REST API, when a request is received, by default, this plugin removes all filters and actions related to WordPress REST API, and returns a 404 error for requests sent to the REST API URL endpoints, effectively blocking any use of the REST API.

Optionally you can set the REST API setting in Settings -> General page to “Logged In Only” for a less drastical action, to keep REST API access enabled but require the user to be logged in to accept the requests.

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