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REST API Guard

v1.5.0

by Sean Fisher · updated 27 days ago

Restrict and control anonymous access to the WordPress REST API, with optional JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication.

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Rank
#12,205
Up18 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 230
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
5K
4,976 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +81.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~12d

REST API Guard at a glance

REST API Guard is a WordPress plugin by Sean Fisher with 200+ active installs, the #12,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 81% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 27 plugins tagged “jwt”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2022.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

522 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
REST API Guard Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.050Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateREST API Guard
Nov 7, 20268
Nov 6, 202611
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202622
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202615
Oct 30, 20269
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202636
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202615
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202628
Oct 22, 202617
Oct 21, 202616
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 19, 202620
Oct 18, 202613
Oct 17, 202613
Oct 16, 202612
Oct 15, 202615
Oct 14, 202631
Oct 13, 202689
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 20266
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 230 · +32.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.180200220Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026230
Nov 8, 2026228
Nov 7, 2026226
Nov 5, 2026219
Nov 4, 2026216
Nov 3, 2026214
Nov 2, 2026212
Nov 1, 2026210
Oct 31, 2026207
Oct 30, 2026205
Oct 29, 2026170
Oct 28, 2026168
Oct 27, 2026173

Rank over time

#12,205 · up 898 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.5K#13KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,205
Nov 8, 2026#12,223
Nov 7, 2026#12,213
Nov 6, 2026#12,205
Nov 5, 2026#12,324
Nov 4, 2026#12,384
Nov 3, 2026#12,421
Nov 2, 2026#12,464
Nov 1, 2026#12,475
Oct 31, 2026#12,528
Oct 30, 2026#12,695
Oct 29, 2026#13,091
Oct 28, 2026#13,101
Oct 27, 2026#13,103

Growth %

Average +2.21% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.88%
Nov 8, 2026+0.89%
Nov 7, 2026+1.60%
Nov 5, 2026+1.39%
Nov 4, 2026+0.94%
Nov 3, 2026+0.94%
Nov 2, 2026+0.95%
Nov 1, 2026+1.45%
Oct 31, 2026+0.98%
Oct 30, 2026+20.59%
Oct 29, 2026+1.19%
Oct 28, 2026-2.89%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.100150200Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #13101 → #12324Downloads +0%Installs 100+ → 200+
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.443%
  • v1.543%
  • v1.314%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.0
Requires WordPress
6.5
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
8.3
First released
Oct 20, 2022
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about REST API Guard

How many websites use REST API Guard?

REST API Guard is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,205 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has REST API Guard been downloaded?

4,976 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats

When was REST API Guard last updated?

Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 13, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

Is REST API Guard compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is REST API Guard still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does REST API Guard have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to REST API Guard?

The plugins most like REST API Guard, by the tags they share, are JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+), Google Authenticator (20K+) and Kadence Security (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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REST API Guard
Estimated installs≈ 230
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads5K
AuthorSean Fisher
First releasedOct 20, 2022
Version1.5.0
Requires WP6.5
Requires PHP8.3
Last updatedOct 13, 2026

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