Test an external REST API connection in WordPress, inspect its feed, and use the result to build a custom frontend interface.
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Explore, test, document, and export WordPress REST API routes from a private admin console.
Disable WP REST APIv2.6.9
Disables the WP REST API for visitors not logged into WordPress.
WP REST API – User Metav1.1.1
Enhance WordPress REST API by including configurable user meta fields in post responses without additional API requests.
Apitect API Feed Displayv1.0.0
Fetch, cache, and display data from any external REST API or XML source via shortcode, sidebar widget, or Gutenberg block.
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
FetchFlow API Content Blocksv1.0.15
Connect any API and display its data anywhere in WordPress with content patterns and a server-rendered Gutenberg block.
CWS API Table Syncv1.5.3
Synchronize REST/JSON API data into a fast local WordPress database table and render it without API calls on page loads.
JSON API Userv4.1.4
Extends the JSON API Plugin to allow RESTful user registration, authentication & many other User Meta, BP functions. A Pro version is also available.
Smooth API Acceleratorv1.4.6
Turn selected WordPress REST API responses into CDN-delivered JSON snapshots.