Custom REST API Prefix
v1.0.1by Alvind · updated 2 years ago
A simple plugin to customize the default WordPress REST API prefix.
- Rank
- #44,121
- Up3,340 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,469 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom REST API Prefix at a glance
Custom REST API Prefix is a WordPress plugin by Alvind with 10+ active installs, the #44,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 6, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 19 plugins tagged “wp-rest-api”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom REST API Prefix |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#44,121 · down 5,030 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #44,121 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,461 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,294 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,976 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,553 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,104 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,463 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,053 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #40,172 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #48,079 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #39,091 |
Growth %
Average -0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -21.43% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #48079 → #42976
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.5
- First released
- Sep 22, 2022
- Last updated
- Jan 6, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom REST API Prefix
How many websites use Custom REST API Prefix?
Custom REST API Prefix is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #44,121 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom REST API Prefix been downloaded?
2,469 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Custom REST API Prefix last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jan 6, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Custom REST API Prefix compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom REST API Prefix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Custom REST API Prefix still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom REST API Prefix have?
No one has reviewed Custom REST API Prefix on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Custom REST API Prefix?
The plugins most like Custom REST API Prefix, by the tags they share, are REST API Toolbox (1K+), Advanced WP REST API (100+) and WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Alvind |
| First released | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2024 |
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