# MaxtDesign REST API Control

> MaxtDesign REST API Control has 10+ active installs and 111 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** MaxtDesign REST API Control is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Full control over your WordPress REST API. Block, restrict, or whitelist endpoints per user role. Lightweight, fast, zero frontend footprint.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 281
- **Downloads (30 days):** 111 (+94.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** MaxtDesign (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/slaacr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/maxtdesign-rest-api-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api-control/) | #1 | 1 |
| [disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-rest-api/) | #3 | 9 |
| [json api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-api/) | #7 | 13 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,604 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api control | #73 | 9,009 |
| disable REST API | #92 | 2,369 |
| json api | >100 | 4,941 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,540 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is MaxtDesign REST API Control free?
Yes. MaxtDesign REST API Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MaxtDesign REST API Control safe to use in 2026?
MaxtDesign REST API Control is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MaxtDesign REST API Control?
MaxtDesign REST API Control is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 281 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 111 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MaxtDesign REST API Control work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested MaxtDesign REST API Control up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does MaxtDesign REST API Control need?
MaxtDesign REST API Control requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was MaxtDesign REST API Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on September 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes MaxtDesign REST API Control?
MaxtDesign REST API Control is developed and maintained by MaxtDesign.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maxtdesign-rest-api-control/ · Generated 2026-10-04 05:33 UTC by PageForge