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Disable REST API for Real

v2.1.1

by Samuel Aguilera · updated 7 years ago

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

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Rank
#12,114
Down11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 239
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.4K
6,418 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~23d

Disable REST API for Real at a glance

Disable REST API for Real is a WordPress plugin by Samuel Aguilera with 200+ active installs, the #12,114 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 2.1.1 came out on Nov 14, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.27. It leads the 13 plugins tagged “wp-json”. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

99 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Disable REST API for Real Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.0510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDisable REST API for Real
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20265
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20264
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20263
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 202610
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20265
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 239 · -1.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.240242Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026239
Nov 8, 2026239
Nov 7, 2026239
Nov 5, 2026239
Nov 4, 2026240
Nov 3, 2026242
Nov 2, 2026243
Nov 1, 2026241
Oct 31, 2026241
Oct 30, 2026241
Oct 29, 2026241
Oct 28, 2026241
Oct 27, 2026242

Rank over time

#12,114 · down 61 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.1K#12.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,114
Nov 8, 2026#12,103
Nov 7, 2026#12,105
Nov 6, 2026#12,094
Nov 5, 2026#12,098
Nov 4, 2026#12,069
Nov 3, 2026#12,027
Nov 2, 2026#12,013
Nov 1, 2026#12,041
Oct 31, 2026#12,033
Oct 30, 2026#12,039
Oct 29, 2026#12,054
Oct 28, 2026#12,055
Oct 27, 2026#12,053

Growth %

Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.42%
Nov 4, 2026-0.83%
Nov 3, 2026-0.41%
Nov 2, 2026+0.83%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.41%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.3.27
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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, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #12055 → #12098
    • Tested up to 5.3.26 → 5.3.27

Versions in use

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

  • v2.195%
  • v1.04.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.1
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
5.3.27
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 17, 2015
Last updated
Nov 14, 2019
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Disable REST API for Real

How many websites use Disable REST API for Real?

Disable REST API for Real 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 #12,114 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Disable REST API for Real been downloaded?

6,418 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Disable REST API for Real last updated?

Version 2.1.1 came out on Nov 14, 2019 (6 years ago).

Is Disable REST API for Real compatible with the latest WordPress?

Disable REST API for Real’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.27, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is Disable REST API for Real still maintained?

Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Disable REST API for Real have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Disable REST API for Real?

The plugins most like Disable REST API for Real, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), Disable WP REST API (30K+) and WordPress REST API (Version 2) (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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Disable REST API for Real
Estimated installs≈ 239
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads6.4K
AuthorSamuel Aguilera
First releasedDec 17, 2015
Version2.1.1
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 14, 2019

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