Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/fernandotellado/disable-abilities-api/releases/download/1.0.0/disable-abilities-api.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Disable WordPress Abilities API completely or selectively. Control AI agent access to your site.
Description
WordPress 6.9 introduced the Abilities API, a system that exposes your site's functionalities to AI agents and automation tools. This plugin gives you full control to disable it for privacy, security, or performance reasons.
Features
- REST Endpoints Only – Block external REST API access while keeping internal PHP functionality
- Selective Mode – Choose exactly which abilities to disable
- Complete Mode – Disable the entire Abilities API with one click
- Visual Settings Page – Easy-to-use admin interface
Requirements
- WordPress 6.9 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
Installation
- Download the latest release
- Upload to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin
- Go to Settings → Disable Abilities API
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Support
License
GPL v2 or later
Releases
1 release. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.
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