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WP REST API Force SSL

v0.2.0

by Frankie Jarrett · updated 10 years ago

Force WP REST API endpoints to only be served over HTTPS.

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Rank
#32,402
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.8K
3,816 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

WP REST API Force SSL at a glance

WP REST API Force SSL is a WordPress plugin by Frankie Jarrett with 10+ active installs, the #32,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.2.0 came out on Apr 20, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 32 plugins tagged “wp-api”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

30 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP REST API Force SSL Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.024Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateWP REST API Force SSL
Nov 2, 20262
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20261
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20261
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20263
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.151617Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202616
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Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616
Oct 27, 202616

Rank over time

#32,402 · down 1,326 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#31K#32K#33KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#32,402
Nov 7, 2026#32,832
Nov 6, 2026#32,460
Nov 5, 2026#33,127
Nov 4, 2026#32,083
Nov 2, 2026#31,783
Oct 29, 2026#30,854
Oct 28, 2026#31,312
Oct 27, 2026#31,076

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
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Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2.0
Requires WordPress
4.4
Tested up to
4.5.33
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 30, 2014
Last updated
Apr 20, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP REST API Force SSL

How many websites use WP REST API Force SSL?

WP REST API Force SSL 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 #32,402 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP REST API Force SSL been downloaded?

3,816 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was WP REST API Force SSL last updated?

Version 0.2.0 came out on Apr 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is WP REST API Force SSL compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP REST API Force SSL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 WP REST API Force SSL still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP REST API Force SSL have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Force SSL?

The plugins most like WP REST API Force SSL, 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

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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WP REST API Force SSL
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.8K
AuthorFrankie Jarrett
First releasedDec 30, 2014
Version0.2.0
Requires WP4.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 20, 2016

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