Best disable rest API plugins for WordPress
The most popular disable rest API plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WPControl leads with 200+ active installs, ahead of Turn Off REST API (100+) and MaxtDesign REST API Control (20+). All 11 plugins tagged “disable REST API” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 disable rest API plugins
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WPControlThe most installed disable rest API plugin, with 200+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.9.20.
- 2.
Turn Off REST API100+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
- 3.
MaxtDesign REST API Control20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 month ago.
- 4.
Server Response10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.8.34.
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WPBuoy Endpoint Manager10+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 2 weeks ago.
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RestArmor SecurityFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 8 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 7.
Birim REST LockFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 days ago.
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Caledros HelperFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago.
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3task DoormanFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago.
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Disable Services ManagerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
All 11 plugins tagged “disable REST API”
WPControl
Down in the last 7 days:66#11,441by Syed Balkhi4 years ago
The easiest way to improve your website's security, performance, and user experience.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 4.5(2)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Turn Off REST API
Up in the last 7 days:2#13,437by ksym041 month ago
Disable the WordPress REST API for logged out visitors and lock down your /wp-json endpoints, with a per route allow list so you stay in control.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 8/day
MaxtDesign REST API Control
#26,896by MaxtDesign1 month ago
Full control over your WordPress REST API. Block, restrict, or whitelist endpoints per user role. Lightweight, fast, zero frontend footprint.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Server Response
Down in the last 7 days:1,635#34,535by seoriver9 years ago
Поможет вам скорректировать заголовки ответа сервера и отключить REST API.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
WPBuoy Endpoint Manager
Up in the last 7 days:7,710#40,628by Martin Cipriano20 days ago
View, search, filter, and disable WordPress REST API endpoints. Reduce your attack surface and log blocked requests — no code required.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
RestArmor Security
Up in the last 7 days:2,490#50,152by Md. Rakib Ullah9 months ago
Advanced security suite. Blocks REST API, disables XML-RPC, prevents user enumeration, and secures endpoints.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Birim REST Lock
Up in the last 7 days:3,489#51,310by Melih Birim5 days ago
Disable the REST API for logged-out visitors without breaking forms. Allowlist routes, stop user enumeration, import from Disable REST API.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 14/day
Caledros Helper
#66,943by David Arnado5 months ago
Adds an Admin Menu that allows removing the default block patterns. It also allows deactivating the WordPress REST API for non-authenticated users.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
3task Doorman
#70,119by 3task13 days ago
REST API and MCP access control: disable REST API routes for guests, limit AI agents and application passwords, see which plugin opened each door.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Disable Services Manager
#71,772by Mayur Prajapati2 years ago
A powerful tool is available to help you disable unused services on your site, providing protection against spammers and enhancing overall website sec …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Disable Settings For WP
Down in the last 7 days:11,543#74,201by Harsh Gajipara2 years ago
Disable Settings For WP is a WordPress plugin that allows you to disable right-click functionality, REST API and hide the admin bar in your WordPress …
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day