Should I choose REST API blocks or Turn Off REST API?

REST API blocks holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, REST API blocks or Turn Off REST API?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. REST API blocks has the deeper published review base (2 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

REST API blocks typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). Turn Off REST API typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between REST API blocks and Turn Off REST API?

Migration support varies by app and category. REST API blocks and Turn Off REST API both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Turn Off REST API" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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REST API blocks vs Turn Off REST API — WordPress

REST API blocks vs Turn Off REST API

Name: REST API blocks
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

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REST API blocks

5.0·2reviews·200+installs

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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Jonny Harris	ksym04
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Metric	REST API blocks	Turn Off REST API
Rating	5.0 ★	—
Total reviews	2	0
Active installs	200+	100+
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REST API blocks

A simple plugin to add block data in json format into the rest api. Once installed, there will be two new fields added to the rest api, has_blocks and blocks. For example output. "has_blocks": true, "block_data": [ { "blockName": "core/image", "attrs": { "url": "https://www.spacedmonkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/test-image.jpg", "alt": "Terminal de aeropuerto", "caption": "fsfsdfdsfdssfd", "href": "https://www.spacedmonkey.com/test-image", "rel": "noreferrer noopener", "linkClass": "jonny-123", "linkTarget": "_blank", "id": 147355, "width": 582, "height": 327, "linkDestination": "attachment" }, "innerBlocks": [ ], "innerHTML": "\n fsfsdfdsfdssfd \n", "innerContent": [ "\n fsfsdfdsfdssfd \n" ], "rendered": "\n fsfsdfdsfdssfd \n" } ], Technical Notes Requires PHP 5.6+. Requires WordPress 5.5+. Issues and Pull requests welcome on the GitHub repository: https://github.com/spacedmonkey/wp-rest-blocks Development This plugin uses @wordpress/env for local development and testing. Prerequisites Node.js 20+ and npm Docker Desktop (must be installed and running) Setup Clone the repository Install dependencies: bash npm install composer install Start the WordPress environment: bash npm run env:start This will start a local WordPress instance at http://localhost:8888 (admin: http://localhost:8888/wp-admin with username admin and password password) Note: Docker must be running for this to work. The first time you run this, it will download WordPress and set up the database, which may take a few minutes. Available Commands npm run env:start – Start the WordPress environment npm run env:stop – Stop the WordPress environment npm run env:reset – Reset the environment (clean database) npm run env:destroy – Destroy the environment completely npm run test:php – Run PHPUnit tests npm run test:php:multisite – Run PHPUnit tests in multisite mode npm run lint:php – Run PHP CodeSniffer npm run lint:php:fix – Fix PHP coding standards issues automatically Running Tests After starting the environment with npm run env:start, you can run the tests: `bash npm run test:php ` For multisite tests: `bash npm run test:php:multisite ` Accessing the Site Development site: http://localhost:8888 Admin dashboard: http://localhost:8888/wp-admin (admin/password) Test site: http://localhost:8889 Test admin: http://localhost:8889/wp-admin (admin/password)

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Turn Off REST API

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.

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