HuxxConnect – REST API Connector for WordPress
v1.3.3by huxxco · updated 10 days ago
Connect WordPress to any REST API. Configure endpoints, manage credentials securely, and display data using shortcodes or template functions.
- Rank
- #25,439
- Down112 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,577 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HuxxConnect at a glance
HuxxConnect is a WordPress plugin by huxxco with 20+ active installs, the #25,439 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 233% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.3.3 came out on Oct 29, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “external api”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats345 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HuxxConnect |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 40 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · +9.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 21 |
Rank over time
#25,439 · up 4,108 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,439 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,327 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,551 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,297 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,289 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,991 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,333 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,987 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,754 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #29,532 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,547 |
Growth %
Average +0.70% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +23.53% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +6.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -23.81% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +23.53% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -19.05% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #27754 → #25551
- Released 1.3.3 (was 1.3.2)
- Rank #29532 → #26297Installs 10+ → 20+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 1, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 29, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HuxxConnect
How many websites use HuxxConnect?
HuxxConnect is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,439 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HuxxConnect been downloaded?
1,577 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was HuxxConnect last updated?
Version 1.3.3 came out on Oct 29, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is HuxxConnect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is HuxxConnect still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HuxxConnect have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to HuxxConnect?
The plugins most like HuxxConnect, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), Disable WP REST API (30K+) and WordPress REST API (Version 2) (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | huxxco |
| First released | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Version | 1.3.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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