PKL WPz REST API Authentication
v1.3.0by Palmiiz Kittinan · updated 1 month ago
Control WordPress REST API access by requiring user authentication with API key system.
- Rank
- #26,915
- Down260 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 752
- 752 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PKL WPz REST API Authentication at a glance
PKL WPz REST API Authentication is a WordPress plugin by Palmiiz Kittinan with 20+ active installs, the #26,915 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.0 came out on Oct 8, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “API key”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats98 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PKL WPz REST API Authentication |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · +27.8% 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 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#26,915 · up 4,667 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,915 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,655 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,664 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,924 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,909 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,970 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,766 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,006 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #32,120 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #32,088 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,582 |
Growth %
Average +1.90% 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 | +2.27% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +31.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
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 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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 #32088 → #26924Installs 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.
- v1.150%
- v1.350%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 4, 2025
- Last updated
- Oct 8, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PKL WPz REST API Authentication
How many websites use PKL WPz REST API Authentication?
PKL WPz REST API Authentication 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 #26,915 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PKL WPz REST API Authentication been downloaded?
752 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was PKL WPz REST API Authentication last updated?
Version 1.3.0 came out on Oct 8, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is PKL WPz REST API Authentication compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is PKL WPz REST API Authentication still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PKL WPz REST API Authentication have?
No one has reviewed PKL WPz REST API Authentication on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PKL WPz REST API Authentication?
The plugins most like PKL WPz REST API Authentication, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Kadence Security (700K+) and WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 752 |
| Author | Palmiiz Kittinan |
| First released | Oct 4, 2025 |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
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