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REST API Enabler

v1.1.0

by Mickey Kay · updated 10 years ago

Enable the WP REST API to work with custom post types, custom fields, and custom endpoints.

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Rank
#12,351
Down36 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 232
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
11.3K
11,334 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~27d

REST API Enabler at a glance

REST API Enabler is a WordPress plugin by Mickey Kay with 200+ active installs, the #12,351 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 4, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 25 plugins tagged “type”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

107 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
REST API Enabler Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateREST API Enabler
Nov 2, 202613
Nov 1, 20269
Oct 31, 20265
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20265
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20266
Oct 24, 20265
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20262
Oct 21, 20265
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 20269
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20263
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20263
Oct 14, 20264
Oct 13, 20264
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 232 · +0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.230232234Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026232
Nov 8, 2026233
Nov 7, 2026235
Nov 5, 2026233
Nov 4, 2026234
Nov 3, 2026232
Nov 2, 2026233
Nov 1, 2026233
Oct 31, 2026232
Oct 30, 2026231
Oct 29, 2026230
Oct 28, 2026230
Oct 27, 2026231

Rank over time

#12,351 · up 76 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#12.3K#12.4K#12.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#12,351
Nov 8, 2026#12,315
Nov 7, 2026#12,287
Nov 6, 2026#12,306
Nov 5, 2026#12,317
Nov 4, 2026#12,308
Nov 3, 2026#12,337
Nov 2, 2026#12,317
Nov 1, 2026#12,315
Oct 31, 2026#12,347
Oct 30, 2026#12,367
Oct 29, 2026#12,403
Oct 28, 2026#12,422
Oct 27, 2026#12,427

Growth %

Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.43%
Nov 8, 2026-0.85%
Nov 7, 2026+0.43%
Nov 5, 2026-0.43%
Nov 4, 2026+0.86%
Nov 3, 2026-0.43%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.43%
Oct 31, 2026+0.43%
Oct 30, 2026+0.43%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.43%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
3.5
Tested up to
4.4.34
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 9, 2015
Last updated
Jul 4, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about REST API Enabler

How many websites use REST API Enabler?

REST API Enabler is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,351 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has REST API Enabler been downloaded?

11,334 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats

When was REST API Enabler last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on Jul 4, 2016 (10 years ago).

Is REST API Enabler compatible with the latest WordPress?

REST API Enabler’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 Enabler 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 REST API Enabler have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to REST API Enabler?

The plugins most like REST API Enabler, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Disable REST API (80K+) and Disable WP REST API (30K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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REST API Enabler
Estimated installs≈ 232
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads11.3K
AuthorMickey Kay
First releasedOct 9, 2015
Version1.1.0
Requires WP3.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 4, 2016

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