REST API – Head Tags
v1.2.1by frontity · updated 5 years ago
Adds all the meta tags of the head section to WordPress REST API responses, including the ones generated by SEO plugins like Yoast or All in One SEO.
- Rank
- #13,609
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 161
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.5K
- 19,473 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
REST API at a glance
REST API is a WordPress plugin by frontity with 100+ active installs, the #13,609 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 26, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 93 plugins tagged “Yoast”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats212 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | REST API |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 161 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 162 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 161 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 163 |
Rank over time
#13,609 · down 79 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,609 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,603 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,585 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,576 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,588 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,539 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,580 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,591 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,581 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,541 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,497 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,489 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,536 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,530 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.62% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.62% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.23% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13536 → #13588
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.289%
- v1.111%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jan 13, 2020
- Last updated
- Mar 26, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about REST API
How many websites use REST API?
REST API is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,609 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has REST API been downloaded?
19,473 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was REST API last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 26, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is REST API compatible with the latest WordPress?
REST API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 still maintained?
Its last release was 5 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 have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to REST API?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 161 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 19.5K |
| Author | frontity |
| First released | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
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