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WordPress REST API (Version 2)

v2.0-beta15

by Ryan McCue · updated 9 years ago

Access your site's data through an easy-to-use HTTP REST API. (Version 2)

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Rank
#2,124
Down1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
540.5K
540,480 all-time
Rating
4.2/5
34 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +32.7% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA ~3mo

WordPress REST API (Version 2) at a glance

WordPress REST API (Version 2) is a WordPress plugin by Ryan McCue with 10K+ active installs, the #2,124 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 46 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 34 reviews. Version 2.0-beta15 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 155 plugins tagged “JSON”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.1K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WordPress REST API (Version 2) Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Nov 7, 202622
Nov 6, 202650
Nov 5, 202663
Nov 4, 202648
Nov 3, 202646
Nov 2, 202646
Nov 1, 202651
Oct 31, 202625
Oct 30, 202643
Oct 29, 202652
Oct 28, 202646
Oct 27, 202630
Oct 26, 202638
Oct 25, 202630
Oct 24, 202625
Oct 23, 202640
Oct 22, 202683
Oct 21, 202636
Oct 20, 202637
Oct 19, 202633
Oct 18, 202613
Oct 17, 202612
Oct 16, 202630
Oct 15, 202643
Oct 14, 202627
Oct 13, 202639
Oct 12, 202626
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202630
Oct 9, 202631

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11,495 · -1.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.11.5K11.6K11.6K11.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202611,495
Nov 7, 202611,510
Nov 5, 202611,539
Nov 4, 202611,533
Nov 3, 202611,503
Nov 2, 202611,532
Nov 1, 202611,517
Oct 31, 202611,532
Oct 30, 202611,541
Oct 29, 202611,643
Oct 28, 202611,641
Oct 27, 202611,651

Rank over time

#2,124 · down 26 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.1K#2.1K#2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,124
Nov 7, 2026#2,123
Nov 6, 2026#2,120
Nov 5, 2026#2,121
Nov 4, 2026#2,119
Nov 3, 2026#2,120
Nov 2, 2026#2,117
Nov 1, 2026#2,120
Oct 31, 2026#2,119
Oct 30, 2026#2,118
Oct 29, 2026#2,107
Oct 28, 2026#2,112
Oct 27, 2026#2,112
Oct 16, 2026#2,098

Growth %

Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.13%
Nov 7, 2026-0.13%
Nov 5, 2026+0.05%
Nov 4, 2026+0.26%
Nov 3, 2026-0.25%
Nov 2, 2026+0.13%
Nov 1, 2026-0.13%
Oct 31, 2026-0.08%
Oct 30, 2026-0.88%
Oct 29, 2026+0.02%
Oct 28, 2026-0.09%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+
Oct 16, 202610K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2112 → #2121Downloads +33.3%
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

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

  • v2.0-beta1596%
  • Other3.6%

Rating trend

4.2★★★★★34 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0-beta15
Requires WordPress
4.6
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 25, 2009
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WordPress REST API (Version 2)

How many websites use WordPress REST API (Version 2)?

WordPress REST API (Version 2) is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,124 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WordPress REST API (Version 2) been downloaded?

540,480 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 46 times. See download stats

When was WordPress REST API (Version 2) last updated?

Version 2.0-beta15 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) compatible with the latest WordPress?

WordPress REST API (Version 2)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.

Does WordPress REST API (Version 2) have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WordPress REST API (Version 2). See its security record

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WordPress REST API (Version 2) have?

4.2 out of 5 from 34 reviews on WordPress.org. 76% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WordPress REST API (Version 2)?

The plugins most like WordPress REST API (Version 2), by the tags they share, are REST XML-RPC Data Checker (800+), WP REST Cache (10K+) and Get Use APIs (5K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.2

★★★★★

34 reviews

  • 5 stars: 26 reviews, 76%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 3 reviews, 9%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 5 reviews, 15%
Positive
76%4–5★
Mixed
9%3★
Critical
15%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Estimated installs≈ 11,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating4.2
Reviews34
Total downloads540.5K
AuthorRyan McCue
First releasedApr 25, 2009
Version2.0-beta15
Requires WP4.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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