
REST API Explorer Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/rest-api-explorerExplore and test the WordPress REST API right in the WordPress admin!
Is REST API Explorer Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100REST API Explorer has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
The "rest-api-explorer" plugin version 1.0.3 exhibits an exceptionally strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The complete absence of AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, and cron events, combined with zero identified dangerous functions, raw SQL queries, unescaped output, file operations, or external HTTP requests, indicates a very lean and well-secured codebase. Taint analysis revealing zero flows, especially those with unsanitized paths, further reinforces this assessment. The plugin also demonstrates good practices by including a capability check and ensuring all SQL queries utilize prepared statements.
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Maintenance & Trust
REST API Explorer Maintenance & Trust
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REST API Explorer Developer Profile
11 plugins · 11K total installs
How We Detect REST API Explorer
Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.
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