Rest API Cache
v1.0.0by Vsourz Digital · updated 7 years ago
Boost your application speed by caching the WordPress REST API.
- Rank
- #34,496
- Up130 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,033 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Rest API Cache at a glance
Rest API Cache is a WordPress plugin by Vsourz Digital with 10+ active installs, the #34,496 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 20, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 3 plugins tagged “woocommerce api”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Rest API Cache |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,496 · down 1,487 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,496 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #34,626 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,039 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,584 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #33,411 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,894 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,585 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,785 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,009 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.77% |
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- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 6, 2018
- Last updated
- Jun 20, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Rest API Cache
How many websites use Rest API Cache?
Rest API Cache 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 #34,496 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Rest API Cache been downloaded?
4,033 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Rest API Cache last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 20, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Rest API Cache compatible with the latest WordPress?
Rest API Cache’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Rest API Cache still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Rest API Cache have?
No one has reviewed Rest API Cache on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Rest API Cache?
The plugins most like Rest API Cache, 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 | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | Vsourz Digital |
| First released | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
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