# Best Wp-Json Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 14 wp-json plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Disable REST API for Real, REST API blocks, Turn Off REST API.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable REST API for Real](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sar-disable-rest-api/) | 200+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 14, 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2 | [REST API blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-blocks/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 3, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Turn Off REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/turn-off-rest-api/) | 100+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [RESTful Content Syndication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restful-syndication/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 30, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 5 | [User Data Fields For JWT Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fields-for-jwt-authentication-for-wp-rest-api/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Disables unnecessary functionality](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-unnecessary-functionality/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 19, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API (wp-json and oembed)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-rest-api-wp-json-and-oembed/) | 10+ | — | May 4, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Balada Fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/balada-fix/) | 10+ | — | Jun 18, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [PageApp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pageapp/) | 10+ | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 10 | [GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gs-jwt-auth-and-otp-varification/) | 10+ | — | Jan 13, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Custom API Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-api-creator/) | 10+ | — | Oct 7, 2024 | 26/100 |
| 12 | [Disable Permanently REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-permanently-rest-api/) | <10 | — | Oct 20, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 13 | [Filter WP Api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filter-wp-api/) | <10 | — | Oct 21, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 14 | [Network Rest Site List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/network-rest-site-list/) | <10 | — | Jun 10, 2018 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular wp-json plugin for WordPress?
Disable REST API for Real is the most popular wp-json plugin with 200+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many wp-json plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 14 plugins tagged “wp-json” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these wp-json plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 14 wp-json plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/ · Generated 2026-10-04 04:53 UTC by PageForge