REST API Log
5,000+ active installs · Rated 3.6/5 · Updated September 25, 2026
REST API Log records REST API requests and responses on the site, then lets administrators search and view the entries. It also offers a JSON endpoint for entries, filters for custom routes and headers, and ElasticPress query logging. It suits developers who need to debug REST traffic. Limit: entries are stored in the database and purged after a set number of days, seven by default.
Pros
- Admin viewer for REST requests and responses
- JSON endpoint and download for log entries
- Route and header filters control what is logged
Cons
- Stores full request and response data in the database
- Admin viewer loads highlight.js from cdnjs
- Built for REST API v2 requests
Topics: REST API plugins
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