WP REST API Meta Endpoints
v0.1.0by Daniel Bachhuber · updated 10 years ago
WP REST API companion plugin for post meta endpoints.
- Rank
- #6,672
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,200
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.8K
- 9,784 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP REST API Meta Endpoints at a glance
WP REST API Meta Endpoints is a WordPress plugin by Daniel Bachhuber with 1K+ active installs, the #6,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 42% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.0 came out on Feb 9, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 108 plugins tagged “rest”, it ranks #15. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats273 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP REST API Meta Endpoints |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,202 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,202 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,209 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,209 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,212 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,214 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,207 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,206 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,206 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,208 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,209 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,227 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,231 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,238 |
Rank over time
#6,672 · down 77 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,672 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,656 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,655 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,663 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,646 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,644 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,654 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,657 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,659 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,659 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,656 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,610 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,601 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,595 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.58% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.47% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.56% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 9, 2016
- Last updated
- Feb 9, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP REST API Meta Endpoints
How many websites use WP REST API Meta Endpoints?
WP REST API Meta Endpoints is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,672 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP REST API Meta Endpoints been downloaded?
9,784 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was WP REST API Meta Endpoints last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on Feb 9, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release
Is WP REST API Meta Endpoints compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP REST API Meta Endpoints’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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.
Does WP REST API Meta Endpoints have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP REST API Meta Endpoints. See its security record
Is WP REST API Meta Endpoints 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 WP REST API Meta Endpoints have?
No one has reviewed WP REST API Meta Endpoints on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Meta Endpoints?
The plugins most like WP REST API Meta Endpoints, 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 | ≈ 1,200 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 9.8K |
| Author | Daniel Bachhuber |
| First released | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 9, 2016 |
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