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WP REST API Security

10+ installs · #42,564 most popular

Its stats
Closest match
Disable REST API
Shares 2 of WP REST API Security's 3 tags.
Most installed
Wordfence Security
5M+ active installs.
Best rated
WPGet API
5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews.
Most recently updated
Limit Login Attempts Security
Updated on Nov 6, 2026.
  1. Disable REST API

    by Dave McHale

    Disable the use of the REST API on your website to site users. Now with User Role support!

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #513
    Rating
    4.8(38)
    Updated
    3 years ago

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  2. Disable WP REST API

    by Jeff Starr

    Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.

    Installs
    30K+
    Rank
    #966
    Rating
    4.8(36)
    Updated
    3 months ago

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  3. WordPress REST API (Version 2)

    by Ryan McCue

    Access your site's data through an easy-to-use HTTP REST API. (Version 2)

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,123
    Rating
    4.2(34)
    Updated
    9 years ago

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  4. WPGet API

    by David Anderson / Team Updraft

    Connect any REST API to WordPress. WPGet API enables easy API integration, allowing you to display API data without any code.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,815
    Rating
    5.0(32)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  5. WP REST Cache

    by Acato

    Enable caching of the WordPress REST API and auto-flush caches upon wp-admin editing.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,796
    Rating
    4.9(42)
    Updated
    10 days ago

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  6. Wordfence Security

    by Mark Maunder

    Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.

    Installs
    5M+
    Rank
    #11
    Rating
    4.7(5K)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  7. Jetpack

    by Automattic

    Connect ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI agent to your site. Plus backup, malware scan, firewall, stats, CDN, and SEO tools in one plugin.

    Installs
    3M+
    Rank
    #17
    Rating
    3.7(2.4K)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  8. Really Simple Security

    by Really Simple Plugins

    Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.

    Installs
    3M+
    Rank
    #18
    Rating
    4.9(8.9K)
    Updated
    14 days ago

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  9. All-In-One Security (AIOS)

    by David Anderson / Team Updraft

    Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #56
    Rating
    4.7(1.7K)
    Updated
    9 days ago

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  10. Security Optimizer

    by SiteGround

    Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #51
    Rating
    4.5(158)
    Updated
    5 days ago

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  11. Limit Login Attempts Security

    by WPChef

    Limit login attempts and stop brute force attacks. WordPress security with 2FA, firewall, bot protection, IP blocking, and secure login monitoring.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #34
    Rating
    4.8(1.5K)
    Updated
    3 days ago

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  12. Kadence Security

    by Nexcess

    Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.

    Installs
    700K+
    Rank
    #88
    Rating
    4.6(4K)
    Updated
    25 days ago

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