REST API Console
v2.1by Ryan McCue · updated 10 years ago
A console for your site's REST API that lives in your WordPress admin.
- Rank
- #18,764
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 73
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.2K
- 11,236 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
REST API Console at a glance
REST API Console is a WordPress plugin by Ryan McCue with 70+ active installs, the #18,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1 came out on Nov 30, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 397 plugins tagged “rest-api”, it ranks #69. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | REST API Console |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 73 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 73 |
Rank over time
#18,764 · up 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,764 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,758 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #18,810 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,837 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,797 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,773 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,824 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,798 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,701 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,787 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,784 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,775 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 15, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about REST API Console
How many websites use REST API Console?
REST API Console is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #18,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has REST API Console been downloaded?
11,236 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was REST API Console last updated?
Version 2.1 came out on Nov 30, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is REST API Console compatible with the latest WordPress?
REST API Console’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Console still maintained?
Its last release was 9 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 Console have?
2.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to REST API Console?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 73 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 11.2K |
| Author | Ryan McCue |
| First released | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Version | 2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 30, 2016 |
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