REST API Extender
v2.2by SEO Neo · updated 2 years ago
The REST API Extender is a WordPress plugin that extends the functionality of the WordPress REST API.
- Rank
- #31,508
- Down183 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.3K
- 1,296 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
REST API Extender at a glance
REST API Extender is a WordPress plugin by SEO Neo with 10+ active installs, the #31,508 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 2.2 came out on Apr 16, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 26 plugins tagged “appearance”, it ranks #13. 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 stats40 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | REST API Extender |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#31,508 · down 599 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #31,508 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #31,325 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #31,272 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #31,174 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #31,448 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #30,909 |
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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 15, 2024
- Last updated
- Apr 16, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about REST API Extender
How many websites use REST API Extender?
REST API Extender 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 #31,508 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has REST API Extender been downloaded?
1,296 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was REST API Extender last updated?
Version 2.2 came out on Apr 16, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is REST API Extender compatible with the latest WordPress?
REST API Extender’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 Extender still maintained?
Its last release was 2 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 Extender have?
No one has reviewed REST API Extender on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to REST API Extender?
The plugins most like REST API Extender, by the tags they share, are WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+), Disable REST API (80K+) and JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.3K |
| Author | SEO Neo |
| First released | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Version | 2.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 16, 2024 |
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