Security

Disable REST API

Disable WordPress REST API access for non-authenticated users to enhance security and prevent unauthorized data access while keeping it available for logged users

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Key Features

Disable WordPress REST API access for non-authenticated users to enhance security and prevent unauthorized data access while keeping it available for logged users

  • REST API access restriction
  • Non-authenticated user blocking
  • Information disclosure prevention
  • API security enhancement

Real-World Use Cases

Prevent Data Scraping

Block public REST API access to prevent bots from harvesting all your posts, users, and content data via /wp-json endpoints.

Reduce Attack Surface

Disable REST API for non-logged-in users to eliminate potential vulnerability exploitation vectors.

Membership Site Protection

Prevent unauthorized access to member content or user data exposed through REST API endpoints.

How to Use

Activate the module to restrict REST API access to authenticated users only, preventing information disclosure to anonymous users.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances site security and protection

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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