Title: Headless REST API Security Author: Md. Rakib Ullah Published: 20 de Enero de 2026 Last modified: 22 de Febrero de 2026 --- Buscar plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/headless-rest-api-security/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3443475) ![](https://ps.w.org/headless-rest-api-security/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3443475) # Headless REST API Security Por [Md. Rakib Ullah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/) [Descargar](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/headless-rest-api-security.2.3.zip) * [Detalles](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#description) * [Reseñas](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#reviews) * [Instalación](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#installation) * [Desarrollo](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/#developers) [Soporte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/) ## Descripción 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. ## Capturas de pantalla * [[ * **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. ## Instalación 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. ## FAQ ### 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 ## Reseñas ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7c3aa29708077177e413cb6a017a52eb7cc621f92a76d30baff0de2402572e8c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Best Plugin for Securing Headless WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-plugin-for-securing-headless-wordpress/)󠁿 [ridhwanahsann](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ridhwanahsann/) 16 de Febrero de 2026 1 respuesta 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/) 4 de Febrero de 2026 1 respuesta Great plugin. Simple setup, easy to use, and it effectively secures my site’s REST API. Highly recommend. [ Leer 1 comentario ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/) ## Colaboradores & Desarrolladores “Headless REST API Security” es software de código abierto. Las siguientes personas han contribuido a este plugin. Colaboradores * [ Md. Rakib Ullah ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/) [Traduce “Headless REST API Security” a tu idioma.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/headless-rest-api-security) ### ¿Interesado en el desarrollo? [Revisa el código](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/headless-rest-api-security/), echa un vistazo al [repositorio SVN](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/headless-rest-api-security/), o suscríbete al [registro de desarrollo](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/headless-rest-api-security/) por [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/headless-rest-api-security/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Historial de cambios #### 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 * Versión **2.2** * Última actualización **hace 2 meses** * Instalaciones activas **10+** * Versión de WordPress ** 5.8 o superior ** * Probado hasta **6.9.4** * Versión de PHP ** 7.4 o superior ** * Idioma * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/) * Etiquetas * [access-control](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/access-control/)[authentication](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/authentication/) [headless](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/headless/)[permissions](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/permissions/) [rest-api](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/rest-api/) * [Vista Avanzada](https://cl.wordpress.org/plugins/headless-rest-api-security/advanced/) ## Calificaciones 5 de 5 estrellas. * [ 2 valoraciones de 5 estrellas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 valoraciones de 4 estrellas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 valoraciones de 3 estrellas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 valoraciones de 2 estrellas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 valoraciones de 1 estrellas ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/#new-post) [Ver todas las reseñas](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/reviews/) ## Colaboradores * [ Md. Rakib Ullah ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rakib417/) ## Soporte ¿Tienes algo que decir? ¿Necesitas ayuda? [Ver el foro de soporte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/headless-rest-api-security/)