Turn Off REST API is the #347 ranked admin app on WordPress, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Turn Off REST API is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by ksym04.
AppRanks data: Turn Off REST API ranks #347 in Admin on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 52% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Turn Off REST API is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Admin category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by ksym04 — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Turn Off REST API works
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Turn Off REST API is a lightweight WordPress security plugin that disables the WordPress REST API for visitors who are not logged in. Anonymous requests to your /wp-json endpoints receive an authentication error instead of your site data, while logged in users, your theme, and your plugins keep working normally.
By default WordPress exposes a large amount of information through the REST API, including your list of user accounts and usernames, published content, and details about your site. For most sites that open, unauthenticated access is unnecessary and only widens the attack surface for user enumeration and content scraping. Turn Off REST API closes the WordPress REST API to the public in one click, then gives you a clear settings screen to reopen only the specific REST API routes you actually need.
Why turn off the WordPress REST API?
Stop anonymous user enumeration through /wp-json/wp/v2/users.
Reduce your attack surface against REST API based exploits and bots.
Keep your content and site data from being scraped through the public API.
Stay in control with a per route allow list instead of an all or nothing switch.
What it does
Returns an authentication error for unauthenticated REST API requests.
Optionally removes the REST API discovery links and headers from your page source.
Lets you build an allow list of routes that should stay public (for example a contact form or a specific integration).
Adds a Site Health check so the restriction is clearly explained and never mistaken for a fault.
Keeps the admin area, the block editor, and logged in functionality fully working.
Built for control, not breakage Some security plugins disable the REST API completely and break the block editor or third party integrations in the process. Turn Off REST API only blocks unauthenticated access, and the per route allow list means you can whitelist exactly the endpoints a service needs without opening the whole API back up.
Developer friendly The access decision runs through the tora_grant_rest_api filter, so developers can extend or override the logic for custom roles, application passwords, or trusted requests.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Admin#347of 669Top 52%
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Where Turn Off REST API stands in the Admin category
Turn Off REST API ranks #347 of 669 apps in the Admin category, placing it in the top 52% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Turn Off REST API?
Turn Off REST API is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Admin category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by ksym04.
Who uses Turn Off REST API?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Turn Off REST API. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Admin category on WordPress.
Where does Turn Off REST API rank on WordPress?
Turn Off REST API currently sits at position #347 in the Admin category on WordPress. That places it in the top 52% of 669 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.