Turn Off REST APIv1.1.4
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.
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Disable the REST API for logged-out visitors without breaking forms. Allowlist routes, stop user enumeration, import from Disable REST API.
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WP API SwaggerUIv2.4.0
WordPress REST API with Swagger UI.
Expose Advanced Custom Fields in the WordPress REST API with proper access control.
This plugin provides custom endpoints to the WordPress REST API.
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
Explore, test, document, and export WordPress REST API routes from a private admin console.
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.