Kaddora AI API Security for WordPress

Kaddora AI API Security for WordPress is an advanced API protection and abuse prevention plugin designed to secure WordPress REST APIs, custom APIs, WooCommerce endpoints, authentication systems, and third-party integrations from malicious traffic, abuse, bots, attacks, and unauthorized access.
Modern websites increasingly rely on APIs for communication between applications, mobile apps, payment systems, CRMs, and external services. These APIs can become targets for brute-force attacks, automated abuse, credential stuffing, scraping, excessive requests, and malicious bots.
Kaddora AI API Security provides intelligent protection using AI-powered threat detection, rate limiting, firewall controls, bot mitigation, IP reputation analysis, endpoint protection, anomaly detection, and real-time monitoring.
The plugin helps website owners, developers, SaaS businesses, WooCommerce stores, membership websites, and agencies protect critical APIs while maintaining performance and availability.

Benefits

• Protect WordPress REST API
• Prevent API abuse
• Stop malicious bots
• Secure authentication endpoints
• Prevent brute-force attacks
• Reduce server load
• Improve API reliability
• Protect WooCommerce APIs
• Monitor suspicious activity
• Strengthen website security

Supported API Types

• WordPress REST API
• WooCommerce API
• Custom APIs
• Authentication APIs
• Webhooks
• Mobile App APIs ###li/li###
• SaaS Endpoints

Kaddora AI API Security combines AI-powered analysis, firewall protection, abuse prevention, and endpoint monitoring into one comprehensive API security solution.

AI Threat Detection

Automatically identify suspicious API behavior using AI analysis.

Detects

• API Abuse
• Bot Activity
• Brute Force Attempts
• Credential Stuffing
• Suspicious Requests
• Anomalous Traffic

API Rate Limiting

Control request volume to prevent abuse.

Features

• Request Limits
• IP-Based Limits
• User-Based Limits
• Endpoint-Based Limits
• Burst Protection

API Firewall Protection

Protect endpoints from malicious traffic.

Features

• Request Filtering
• IP Blocking
• Geo Blocking ###li/li###
• Firewall Policies

Bot Protection

Detect and block automated threats.

Blocks

• Scrapers
• Spam Bots
• Automated Attack Tools
• Fake Traffic
• API Crawlers

Endpoint Security

Protect critical API endpoints.

Supports

• REST API Endpoints
• Authentication Endpoints
• WooCommerce Endpoints
• Custom Routes
• Webhooks

Authentication Protection

Secure API authentication systems.

Features

• Login Monitoring
• Token Protection
• API Key Security
• Access Control
• Request Validation

Abuse Prevention Engine

Prevent excessive and malicious usage.

Controls

• Flood Protection
• Abuse Detection
• Suspicious Patterns
• Automated Blocking

IP Reputation Analysis

Evaluate visitor trust levels.

Features

• Reputation Scoring
• Blacklist Detection ###li/li###
• Risk Monitoring

Real-Time Monitoring

Monitor API activity as it happens.

Track

• Requests
• Errors
• Attacks
• Blocked Traffic ###li/li###

API Usage Analytics

Understand endpoint performance.

Reports

• Request Volume
• Response Times
• Error Rates
• Top Endpoints
• Traffic Sources

WooCommerce API Protection

Special protection for WooCommerce.

Features

• Customer API Security
• Order Endpoint Protection
• Checkout API Monitoring
• Fraud Prevention

Webhook Protection

Secure inbound and outbound webhooks.

Features

• Signature Validation
• Request Verification
• Payload Inspection ###li/li###

Security Alerts

Receive notifications for:

• API Attacks
• Abuse Attempts
• Endpoint Failures
• Security Events

Activity Logs

Maintain complete audit records.

Logs Include

• API Requests ###li/li###
• Firewall Actions
• User Activity
• Security Incidents

Security Features

• Nonce Verification
• Capability Checks
• Input Sanitization
• Output Escaping
• Secure Logging
• Protected Admin Actions

Future Roadmap

Planned Features:

• AI Risk Scoring
• Cloud Security Intelligence
• Zero-Day Threat Detection
• Advanced Device Fingerprinting
• API Behavior Modeling ###li/li###
• Security Automation Workflows

Minimum Requirements

• WordPress 6.0+
• PHP 7.4+
• MySQL 5.7+
• HTTPS Enabled
• REST API Enabled

Recommended Requirements

• WordPress Latest Version
• PHP 8.1+
• 256MB Memory Limit
• WP-Cron Enabled
• SSL Certificate Enabled

Optional AI Features

Supported AI Providers:

• OpenAI
• Google Gemini

Compatible With

• WooCommerce
• Membership Plugins
• LMS Plugins
• Custom APIs
• Mobile Applications
• SaaS Platforms

Instructions

Installation

1. Upload the plugin ZIP file.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Navigate to:

WordPress Admin → Kaddora AI API Security

1. Run the setup wizard.
2. Configure security settings.
3. Save configuration.

Enable API Protection

1. Open API Security Settings.
2. Enable API Firewall.
3. Select protection level.
4. Save settings.

Configure Rate Limiting

1. Open Rate Limiting.
2. Define request limits.
3. Configure block duration.
4. Save configuration.

Example:

• 100 Requests Per Minute
• 1000 Requests Per Hour

Enable Bot Protection

1. Open Bot Protection.
2. Enable automated bot filtering.
3. Configure sensitivity level.
4. Save settings.

Secure Endpoints

1. Open Endpoint Manager.
2. Select protected endpoints.
3. Configure security policies.
4. Save settings.

Protect WooCommerce APIs

1. Open WooCommerce Security.
2. Enable endpoint monitoring.
3. Enable abuse prevention.
4. Save configuration.

Monitor API Activity

Open Dashboard to view:

• Request Volume ###li/li###
• Abuse Attempts
• Security Events
• API Health

Configure Security Alerts

1. Open Notifications.
2. Enter administrator email.
3. Enable alerts.
4. Save settings.

Receive alerts for:

• API Attacks
• Abuse Attempts
• Endpoint Failures
• Security Events

Review Logs

Navigate to:
Kaddora AI API Security → Activity Logs
Review:

• API Requests
• Firewall Events ###li/li###
• User Actions

Troubleshooting

API Requests Being Blocked

• Review firewall rules.
• Check rate limit settings.
• Verify endpoint policies.

High False Positives

• Reduce protection sensitivity.
• Whitelist trusted IPs.
• Review AI detection settings.

API Performance Issues

• Optimize rate limits.
• Exclude trusted services.
• Review endpoint configuration.

Security Alerts Not Received

• Verify email settings.
• Check notification configuration.
• Review spam filters.

Best Practices

• Enable API Firewall.
• Use Rate Limiting.
• Monitor Security Logs.
• Review Alerts Weekly.
• Protect Authentication Endpoints.
• Enable Bot Protection.
• Keep WordPress Updated.

Support

Visit the Kaddora documentation portal for updates, tutorials, feature requests, and technical support.

Installation

Method 1: Install via WordPress Dashboard

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Login to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
3. Navigate to:

Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

1. Click Choose File.
2. Select the plugin ZIP package.
3. Click Install Now.
4. Activate the plugin.

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Extract the plugin ZIP file.
2. Upload the plugin folder to:

/wp-content/plugins/

1. Login to WordPress Admin.
2. Navigate to:

Plugins → Installed Plugins

1. Activate Kaddora AI API Security for WordPress.

Initial Setup

After activation:

1. Navigate to:

WordPress Admin → Kaddora AI API Security

1. Run the setup wizard.
2. Select security level.
3. Configure API protection.
4. Save settings.

Configure AI Security Engine

The plugin supports AI-powered threat analysis.

Setup AI Provider

1. Open:

Settings → AI Security

1. Select AI provider.
2. Enter API credentials.
3. Save settings.
4. Run connection test.

Supported Providers:

• OpenAI
• Google Gemini

Enable API Firewall

Protect WordPress APIs

1. Open:

API Firewall

1. Enable API Firewall Protection.
2. Select security mode:

• Basic
• Medium
• High
• Maximum

1. Save settings.

The firewall will automatically inspect incoming API requests.

Configure Rate Limiting

Prevent API Abuse

1. Open:

Rate Limiting

1. Configure limits.

Example:

100 Requests / Minute
500 Requests / Hour
2000 Requests / Day

1. Configure block duration.

Example:

Temporary Block: 30 Minutes
Permanent Block: Manual Review

1. Save settings.

Enable Bot Protection

Block Malicious Bots

1. Open:

Bot Protection

1. Enable:

• Bot Detection
• AI Bot Analysis
• Traffic Filtering

1. Save configuration.

The plugin will automatically identify and block suspicious automated traffic.

Protect WordPress REST API

Secure REST API Endpoints

1. Open:

Endpoint Security

1. Enable:

• REST API Protection
• Request Validation
• Endpoint Monitoring

1. Save settings.

Secure Custom APIs

Protect Custom Endpoints

1. Open:

Custom API Security

1. Add endpoint URLs.
2. Configure access policies.
3. Set request limits.
4. Save settings.

Example:

/wp-json/custom-api/v1/

Protect Authentication APIs

Login & Authentication Security

1. Open:

Authentication Protection

1. Enable:

• Brute Force Protection
• Token Validation
• Authentication Monitoring

1. Save settings.

Configure API Key Protection

Secure API Keys

1. Open:

API Key Security

1. Enable:

• Key Monitoring
• Access Restrictions
• Usage Logging

1. Save settings.

The plugin will monitor API key activity for suspicious behavior.

WooCommerce API Protection

Protect Store APIs

1. Open:

WooCommerce Security

1. Enable:

• Order API Protection
• Customer API Protection
• Checkout API Monitoring

1. Save settings.

Webhook Security

Protect Webhooks

1. Open:

Webhook Protection

1. Enable:

• Signature Verification
• Request Validation
• Payload Monitoring

1. Save configuration.

Configure IP Reputation System

Block Suspicious IPs

1. Open:

IP Reputation Manager

1. Enable:

• Reputation Scoring ###li/li###
• Automatic Blocking

1. Save settings.

Country Blocking

Restrict API Access By Region

1. Open:

Geo Security

1. Select blocked countries.
2. Save settings.

Use this feature if your API should only be accessible from specific regions.

Real-Time Monitoring

Monitor API Activity

Navigate to:

Dashboard → Live Monitoring

Track:

• API Requests
• Endpoint Activity ###li/li###
• Rate Limit Violations
• Bot Activity

Security Alerts

Receive Notifications

1. Open:

Notifications

1. Enter administrator email.
2. Enable alerts.

Receive notifications for:

• API Attacks
• Abuse Attempts
• Firewall Blocks
• Authentication Failures
• Suspicious Activity

1. Save settings.

Activity Logs

Review Security Logs

Navigate to:

Kaddora AI API Security → Activity Logs

Logs include:

• API Requests ###li/li###
• Firewall Actions
• User Activity
• Blocked Requests

API Analytics Dashboard

View Reports

Open:

Analytics Dashboard

View:

• Total Requests
• Top Endpoints ###li/li###
• Traffic Sources
• Security Trends
• Error Rates

Security Rule Management

Create Custom Rules

1. Open:

Security Rules

1. Create rule.
2. Define condition.
3. Define action.
4. Save rule.

Example Rules:

• Block specific IPs
• Limit endpoint requests
• Restrict countries
• Protect sensitive APIs

Recommended Security Profiles

Blog Websites

Enable:

• API Firewall
• Rate Limiting
• Bot Protection

Protection Level:

Medium

Business Websites

Enable:

• Firewall
• Endpoint Security
• Security Alerts

Protection Level:

High

WooCommerce Stores

Enable:

• WooCommerce API Protection
• Fraud Monitoring
• Authentication Protection

Protection Level:

Maximum

SaaS Applications

Enable:

• Rate Limiting
• Endpoint Security
• API Key Protection
• Webhook Security

Protection Level:

Maximum

Troubleshooting

API Requests Blocked Unexpectedly

• Review firewall logs.
• Check rate limit settings.
• Verify IP whitelist.

High False Positives

• Lower AI sensitivity.
• Whitelist trusted services.
• Adjust firewall rules.

API Slowdowns

• Optimize rate limits.
• Reduce excessive logging.
• Review endpoint configuration.

Authentication Failures

• Verify API credentials.
• Check token configuration.
• Review access permissions.

Missing Security Alerts

• Verify email settings.
• Check spam folder.
• Confirm notification settings.

Best Practices

For maximum API security:

• Enable API Firewall.
• Use Rate Limiting.
• Monitor Logs Daily.
• Protect Authentication Endpoints.
• Enable Security Alerts.
• Review Analytics Weekly.
• Keep WordPress Updated.
• Rotate API Keys Regularly.
• Restrict Unused Endpoints.
• Use HTTPS for all API traffic.

Support

For documentation, updates, tutorials, bug reports, and feature requests, visit the official Kaddora support portal.