Pinny’s REST Lock
Pinny’s REST Lock is a WordPress plugin that blocks public access to REST API user endpoints, preventing user enumeration attacks while maintaining full site functionality for authorized users. It is designed for site administrators seeking to improve WordPress security.
Overview
5 featuresPinny’s REST Lock is a Website firewall, bot & spam protection project. It prevents attackers from enumerating WordPress users via the REST API, reducing a common security risk. Pinny’s REST Lock is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site administrators. Pinny’s REST Lock costs nothing to use. It runs on the web.
It is developed by Pinny Fried, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include REST API protection, user enumeration block, and role-based access. The interface is available in English and Kyrgyz.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- REST API protection
- User enumeration block
- Role-based access
- Lightweight plugin
- Core-aligned security
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Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about Pinny’s REST Lock
- What is Pinny’s REST Lock?
- Pinny’s REST Lock prevents attackers from enumerating WordPress users via the REST API, reducing a common security risk. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
- Who is Pinny’s REST Lock for?
- Pinny’s REST Lock is a B2B product built for wordPress site administrators.
- Is Pinny’s REST Lock free?
- Yes — Pinny’s REST Lock is free to use.
- What platforms does Pinny’s REST Lock run on?
- Pinny’s REST Lock runs on the web.
- Is Pinny’s REST Lock still active?
- Unverified. Pinny’s REST Lock has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
- What are alternatives to Pinny’s REST Lock?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include REST API Shield & XML-RPC Blocker, Disable WP REST API, and Turn Off REST API.REST API Shield & XML-RPC BlockerDisable WP REST APITurn Off REST API
- Who makes Pinny’s REST Lock?
- Pinny’s REST Lock is developed by Pinny Fried.
- When did Pinny’s REST Lock launch?
- Pinny’s REST Lock first shipped in 2026.
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