=== 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: 1.1 Version: 1.1 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 ### Visit the [REST Pro Tools homepage](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/) for features, screenshots, and details. ### Getting Started ### For help getting started, visit the [Quick Start Guide](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-quick-start/). ### Documentation ### Explore the REST Pro Tools documentation: * [REST Pro Tools Docs](https://plugin-planet.com/category/docs+rest-pro-tools/) * [REST Pro Tools Tutorials](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+rest-pro-tools/) * [REST Pro Tools FAQs](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools-faqs/) For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the plugin settings page. ### Stay Current ### Stay current with REST Pro Tools: * [REST Pro Tools News](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news+rest-pro-tools/) * [Grab the News Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/news+rest-pro-tools/feed/) * [Grab the Tutorials Feed](https://plugin-planet.com/category/tuts+rest-pro-tools/feed/) ### Downloads ### Learn how to [download your pro plugin](https://plugin-planet.com/download-purchased-plugin/). ### Plugin License ### Check out [plugin license documentation](https://plugin-planet.com/documentation-plugin-licenses/). ### Privacy ### Check out [privacy and GDPR documentation](https://plugin-planet.com/gdpr-support/#plugin-rest-pro-tools) for each of our pro plugins. ### Getting Help ### There are two channels for getting help: * [Ask a question in the REST Pro Tools 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. ### 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/). == Installation == ### Installing REST Pro Tools ### 1. Deactivate free version of the plugin 2. Upload the plugin and activate via the WP Plugins screen 3. Visit REST Pro Tools > License to enter your license key Done. REST Pro Tools is now ready for use. For complete documentation, visit the Help tab on the plugin settings page. [More info on installing WP plugins](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/manage-plugins/#installing-plugins-1) ### 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 and collected data will be removed from the WordPress database when the plugin is deleted via the WP 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! :) == 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. == Screenshots == Screenshots and more available at [Plugin-Planet.com](https://plugin-planet.com/rest-pro-tools/#screenshots). == 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. == 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 WordPress * [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 == __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 :) 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! **1.1 (2026/04/25)** * Fixes bug with reset options * Updates plugin settings page * Updates Help tab information * Improves readme.txt documentation * Tests on PHP 8.4 and 8.5 * Tests on WordPress 7.0 Full changelog @ [https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/rest-pro-tools.txt](https://plugin-planet.com/wp/changelog/rest-pro-tools.txt)