Title: Headless REST API Security
Author: Md. Rakib Ullah
Published: <strong>2026-01-20</strong>
Last modified: 2026-02-22

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# Headless REST API Security

 Autor: [Md. Rakib Ullah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/)

[Pobierz](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/headless-rest-api-security.2.3.zip)

 * [Szczegóły](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#description)
 * [Recenzje](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#reviews)
 *  [Instalacja](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#installation)
 * [Rozwój](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#developers)

 [Wsparcie](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/)

## Opis

Running a Headless WordPress site often involves exposing the REST API. Headless
REST API Security provides tools for administrators to control which endpoints are
accessible to the public or external applications.

This plugin restricts public access to REST API endpoints by default and offers 
a settings interface to allow-list only the specific routes required by a frontend
application (such as Next.js, Gatsby, or mobile apps).

### Features

 * **Access Control:** Restrict default public access to REST API endpoints.
 * **Route Allow-Listing:** Specific API routes (e.g., `/wp/v2/posts`) can be enabled
   while others remain restricted.
 * **API Key Authentication:** Supports an `X-API-KEY` header for server-to-server
   or frontend requests.
 * **Headless Redirect:** Option to redirect users accessing the backend API URL
   to a specified frontend domain.
 * **Admin Access:** Logged-in Administrators and Editors retain access to the API
   to support the Block Editor (Gutenberg) functionality.
 * **Plugin Support:** Detects routes registered by third-party plugins for configuration.

### Usage

 1. Navigate to **Settings > Headless Security** in the WordPress dashboard.
 2. Enable the **Master Switch** to activate the access restrictions.
 3. Review the list of REST API routes and check the **Allow** box for endpoints the
    application requires.
 4. Copy the generated **API Key** for use in application headers.
 5. (Optional) Enter a **Headless Frontend URL** to configure redirects for visitors.

## Zrzuty ekranu

 * [[
 * **General Settings:** The main configuration screen with the Master Switch and
   Redirect URL options.
 * [[
 * **Route Manager:** The grid view for allowing or restricting specific API namespaces
   and endpoints.

## Instalacja

 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/headless-rest-api-security`
    directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
 3. Go to the **Headless Security** menu to configure allowed routes.

## Najczęściej zadawane pytania

### Does this modify WordPress Core files?

No. The plugin uses standard WordPress hooks (`rest_authentication_errors` and `
template_redirect`) to manage access.

### Will this affect the Block Editor (Gutenberg)?

The plugin checks for logged-in users with the `edit_posts` capability, allowing
the backend editor to function normally while restrictions are active.

### Can I use this with custom endpoints?

Yes. Registered REST API routes appear in the settings list and can be allow-listed.

### Where is the API Key placed?

The key is sent in the request header. Example:
 X-API-KEY: your_generated_key_here

## Recenzje

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Best Plugin for Securing Headless WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-plugin-for-securing-headless-wordpress/)󠁿

 [Ridhwan Ahsan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ridhwanahsann/) 2026-02-16 1 odpowiedź

Excellent plugin! Secures my headless WordPress API quickly and easily. Works perfectly
with Next.js and mobile apps

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4b21d167926badc780294bc91dc19bddc3ad39e36a1c0423df9c7f39c29b335b?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Easy to use and secure](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/easy-to-use-and-secure/)󠁿

 [Ashikjs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mostofa55688/) 2026-02-04 1 odpowiedź

Great plugin. Simple setup, easy to use, and it effectively secures my site’s REST
API. Highly recommend.

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## Kontrybutorzy i deweloperzy

„Headless REST API Security” jest oprogramowaniem open source. Poniższe osoby miały
wkład w rozwój wtyczki.

Zaangażowani

 *   [ Md. Rakib Ullah ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/)

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## Rejestr zmian

#### 2.3

 * Fix: Resolved a critical error on the settings page caused by third-party plugin
   conflicts with REST API initialization.
 * Fix: Resolved stable tag and version mismatch issues for WordPress.org compliance.

#### 2.2

 * Updated UI styles for better accessibility.
 * Improved checkbox contrast.

#### 2.1

 * Minor code improvements.

#### 2.0

 * Added route allow-listing functionality.
 * Added headless frontend redirect feature.
 * Added admin bypass for authenticated users.

#### 1.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Wersja **2.2**
 *  Ostatnia aktualizacja **3 miesiące temu**
 *  Włączone instalacje **20+**
 *  Wersja WordPressa ** 5.8 lub nowszej **
 *  Testowano do **6.9.4**
 *  Wersja PHP ** 7.4 lub nowszej **
 *  Język
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/)
 * Tagi
 * [access-control](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/access-control/)[authentication](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/authentication/)
   [headless](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/headless/)[permissions](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/permissions/)
   [rest-api](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/rest-api/)
 *  [Widok zaawansowany](https://pl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/advanced/)

## Oceny

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## Zaangażowani

 *   [ Md. Rakib Ullah ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/)

## Wsparcie

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