=== REST Pro Tools === Plugin Name: REST Pro Tools Plugin URI: https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/ Description: Provides a wealth of tools for the WP REST API. Tags: rest, rest-api, api, json, tools Author: Jeff Starr Author URI: https://plugin-planet.com/ Donate link: https://m0n.co/donate Contributors: specialk Requires at least: 4.7 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 1.0 Version: 1.0 Requires PHP: 5.6.20 Text Domain: rest-pro-tools Domain Path: /languages License: REST Pro Tools license is comprised of two parts (see "License" section below for details) Provides a wealth of tools for managing the WP REST API. == Description == Provides a wealth of tools for managing the WP REST API. Features include priority tools and granular control of all routes, headers, and custom fields. 👉 A Pro plugin carefully hand-crafted by Jeff Starr 👉 Lightweight, fast, and secure (less than 1MB size) 👉 Written with WordPress APIs and current techniques == Features == REST Pro Tools is packed with excellent features to give you fine-grained control of the REST API. **Priority Tools** * One-click disable the entire REST API * One-click disable all REST API routes * One-click disable all `/users` routes * One-click disable for all users or only visitors * Whitelist user IDs to always allow access * Whitelist IP addresses to always allow access * Customize the error message for denied requests * Customize the response code for denied requests * Option to enforce SSL/TLS connections * Option to disable WP JSONP support **Manage Access** * Granular control over every REST API route * Allow or deny access to specific REST API routes * Customize specific route access for each user role * One-click reset of route access for each user role **REST API Headers** * One-click disable any REST API header * One-click disable REST API `init` hook * One-click disable REST API filters and settings * One-click disable REST API URLs, links, and headers * One-click disable REST API cookie authentication * One-click disable REST API oEmbed functions **Custom Fields** * Add any post meta (custom fields) to REST API * Add any user meta (custom fields) to REST API * Quick reference list of all post meta used on site * Quick reference list of all user meta used on site * Include meta for all users or authenticated only **Extra Data** * One-click add site profile information * One-click add author profile for posts and pages * One-click add featured images for posts and pages * One-click add categories information for posts * One-click add all taxonomy terms for posts * One-click add taxonomies for each post type * One-click add all terms for each taxonomy **More Tools** * Quick link to root REST API route * Automatic REST API status reports * Quick lookup tool to check any URL * Lookup tool shows response and all headers Visit the REST Pro Tools [docs](https://plugin-planet.com/category/docs+rest-pro-tools/) and [tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+rest-pro-tools/) to learn more. == Privacy == REST Pro Tools does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations (except the home site, Plugin-Planet.com, in order to activate and deactivate the license). Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way. == Developer == REST Pro Tools is developed and maintained by [Jeff Starr](https://x.com/perishable), 15-year [WordPress developer](https://plugin-planet.com/) and [book author](https://books.perishablepress.com/). == Getting Help == There are two channels for getting help: * Ask a question in the [support forum](https://plugin-planet.com/category/forum+rest-pro-tools/) ([login required](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php)) * Send an email via the [contact form](https://plugin-planet.com/support/#contact) The contact form is best for direct support, bug reports, and feedback. == Downloads == * [Log in to your account](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php) to download the latest version of REST Pro Tools. * Get more information about [how to download pro plugins](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/). To learn more about REST Pro Tools, visit [Plugin-Planet.com](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/). For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the REST Pro Tools settings screen (located in the WP Admin Area). == Installation == **Installing the plugin** Three basic steps to get up and running with REST Pro Tools: 1. Deactivate free version of the plugin 2. Upload pro version to your site and activate 3. Visit REST Pro Tools ▸ License to activate your license Done. REST Pro Tools is now ready for use. For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the REST Pro Tools screen in the WP Admin Area. Learn more about [installing WP plugins](http://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Installing_Plugins). **More information** * REST Pro Tools [Installation Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-installation/) * REST Pro Tools [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-quick-start/) * REST Pro Tools [Docs](https://plugin-planet.com/category/docs+rest-pro-tools/) and [tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+rest-pro-tools/) **Upgrade Plugin** Your purchase of REST Pro Tools includes free upgrades according to the purchased license (Yearly or Lifetime). Plugin upgrades include new features, bug fixes, and other improvements. When an upgrade is available, WordPress will notify you in the Admin Area. When you see that there is an update available, just click "Update" and WordPress will perform the upgrade automatically. Alternately, you can [download the latest version](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/) and upgrade manually. [More info](https://plugin-planet.com/upgrade-plugin/) **Restore Default Options** To restore default plugin options, visit "Reset Options" in the plugin settings (under the "Priority Tools" tab). **Uninstalling** This plugin cleans up after itself. All plugin settings will be removed from the WordPress database when the plugin is uninstalled via the Plugins screen. **Like the plugin?** If you like REST Pro Tools, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/disable-wp-rest-api/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! :) == Useful Resources == **Plugin Information** * REST Pro Tools [Homepage](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/) * REST Pro Tools [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-quick-start/) * REST Pro Tools [Documentation](https://plugin-planet.com/category/docs+rest-pro-tools/) * REST Pro Tools [Tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+rest-pro-tools/) 👉 Stay current with [Plugin Planet News](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news/) **Account Help** * [Download purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/) * [Install purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/install-plugin/) * [Upgrade purchased plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/upgrade-plugin/) * [Get plugin license key](https://plugin-planet.com/get-license-key/) * [Activate plugin license](https://plugin-planet.com/activate-deactivate-plugin-license/) * [Transfer plugin license](https://plugin-planet.com/transfer-plugin-license/) * [Manage licensed domains](https://plugin-planet.com/manage-license/) * [Download purchase receipt](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchase-receipt/) * [Troubleshooting license activation](https://plugin-planet.com/troubleshooting-license-activation/) == Upgrade Notice == This plugin has been tested and is 100% current with the latest version of WordPress. == Frequently Asked Questions == Check out the REST Pro Tools [FAQs](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-faqs/) at Plugin Planet. **Questions? Feedback? Bugs?** There are two channels for getting help: * Ask a question in the [support forum](https://plugin-planet.com/category/forum+rest-pro-tools/) ([login required](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/wp-login.php)) * Send an email via the [contact form](https://plugin-planet.com/support/#contact) The contact form is best for direct support, bug reports, and feedback. == License == The REST Pro Tools license comprises two parts: * __Part 1:__ Its PHP code is licensed under the GPL (v2 or later), like WordPress. [More info](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/). * __Part 2:__ Everything else (e.g., CSS, HTML, JavaScript, images, design) is licensed according to the purchased license. [More info](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/) Without prior written consent from Monzilla Media, you must NOT directly or indirectly: license, sub-license, sell, resell, or provide for free any aspect or component of Part 2. Further license information is available in the plugin directory, `/license/`, and [online](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/files/rest-pro-tools/license.txt). Copyright 2026 Monzilla Media. All rights reserved. == Thank You == Thank you to everyone who purchases this Pro plugin. Also thanks to the awesome users of the free version of this plugin, [Disable WP REST API](https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/). Your feedback and contributions help make REST Pro Tools the very BEST it can be :) == More from Jeff Starr == Premium WordPress plugins: * [Banhammer Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/banhammer-pro/) - Monitor traffic and ban bad users and bots * [BBQ Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/) - Fastest firewall plugin for WordPress * [Blackhole Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/blackhole-pro/) - Block bad bots in a virtual black hole * [GA Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/ga-google-analytics-pro/) - Connect WordPress to Google Analytics * [Head Meta Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/) - Ultimate Meta Tags for your WP site * [REST Pro Tools](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/) - Awesome tools for managing the WP REST API * [SAC Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/simple-ajax-chat-pro/) - Unlimited chat rooms for WordPress * [USP Pro](https://plugin-planet.com/usp-pro/) - Advanced front-end forms Quality WordPress books: * [The Tao of WordPress](https://wp-tao.com/) * [Digging into WordPress](https://digwp.com/) * [.htaccess made easy](https://htaccessbook.com/) * [WordPress Themes In Depth](https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/) * [Wizard's SQL Recipes for WordPress](https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/) More awesome stuff on the way :) == Changelog == If you like REST Pro Tools, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/disable-wp-rest-api/reviews/?rate=5#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! **1.0 (2026/03/05)** * Initial release * Tests on WordPress 6.9 + 7.0 (beta) Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/rest-pro-tools.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/rest-pro-tools.txt)