REST API Explorer
v1.1.0by BerryPress · updated 24 days ago
Explore and test the WordPress REST API right in the WordPress admin!
- Rank
- #21,552
- Up127 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,374 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
REST API Explorer at a glance
REST API Explorer is a WordPress plugin by BerryPress with 40+ active installs, the #21,552 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 200% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 108 plugins tagged “rest”, it ranks #36. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats215 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | REST API Explorer |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -7.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 51 |
Rank over time
#21,552 · down 189 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,552 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,679 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,431 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,640 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,584 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,416 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,843 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,758 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,665 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,776 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,481 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,363 |
Growth %
Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +4.44% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -4.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.84% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21481 → #21640
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.065%
- v1.135%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Apr 17, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about REST API Explorer
How many websites use REST API Explorer?
REST API Explorer is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,552 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has REST API Explorer been downloaded?
2,374 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was REST API Explorer last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is REST API Explorer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is REST API Explorer still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does REST API Explorer have?
No one has reviewed REST API Explorer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to REST API Explorer?
The plugins most like REST API Explorer, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), Disable WP REST API (30K+) and WordPress REST API (Version 2) (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | BerryPress |
| First released | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 |
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