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REST API Toolbox

v1.4.4

by Pete Nelson · updated 1 year ago

Allows tweaking of several REST API settings

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Rank
#5,379
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,600
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
43.3K
43,348 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
8 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +16.7% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~45d

REST API Toolbox at a glance

REST API Toolbox is a WordPress plugin by Pete Nelson with 1K+ active installs, the #5,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.4.4 came out on Jan 2, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 13 plugins tagged “json api”. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

485 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
REST API Toolbox Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.102030Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateREST API Toolbox
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 6, 202617
Nov 5, 202621
Nov 4, 202619
Nov 3, 202620
Nov 2, 202624
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202612
Oct 26, 202625
Oct 25, 202627
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 202624
Oct 22, 202634
Oct 21, 202623
Oct 20, 20269
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 202610
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202612
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202613
Oct 10, 202618
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,598 · -5.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.6K1.7KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,598
Nov 7, 20261,598
Nov 5, 20261,598
Nov 4, 20261,601
Nov 3, 20261,597
Nov 2, 20261,598
Nov 1, 20261,601
Oct 31, 20261,642
Oct 30, 20261,661
Oct 29, 20261,670
Oct 28, 20261,682
Oct 27, 20261,690

Rank over time

#5,379 · down 260 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.1K#5.2K#5.3K#5.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,379
Nov 7, 2026#5,380
Nov 6, 2026#5,376
Nov 5, 2026#5,371
Nov 4, 2026#5,374
Nov 3, 2026#5,373
Nov 2, 2026#5,373
Nov 1, 2026#5,362
Oct 31, 2026#5,226
Oct 30, 2026#5,168
Oct 29, 2026#5,149
Oct 28, 2026#5,120
Oct 27, 2026#5,119

Growth %

Average -0.47% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-0.19%
Nov 4, 2026+0.25%
Nov 3, 2026-0.06%
Nov 2, 2026-0.19%
Nov 1, 2026-2.50%
Oct 31, 2026-1.14%
Oct 30, 2026-0.54%
Oct 29, 2026-0.71%
Oct 28, 2026-0.47%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.7.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5120 → #5371Downloads +35.7%
    • Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11

Versions in use

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

  • v1.4100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4.4
Requires WordPress
4.4
Tested up to
6.7.11
Requires PHP
–
First released
Apr 16, 2016
Last updated
Jan 2, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about REST API Toolbox

How many websites use REST API Toolbox?

REST API Toolbox 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 #5,379 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has REST API Toolbox been downloaded?

43,348 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 18 times. See download stats

When was REST API Toolbox last updated?

Version 1.4.4 came out on Jan 2, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is REST API Toolbox compatible with the latest WordPress?

REST API Toolbox’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 REST API Toolbox have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for REST API Toolbox. See its security record

Is REST API Toolbox still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does REST API Toolbox have?

5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to REST API Toolbox?

The plugins most like REST API Toolbox, 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

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

8 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 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 Toolbox
Estimated installs≈ 1,600
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews8
Total downloads43.3K
AuthorPete Nelson
First releasedApr 16, 2016
Version1.4.4
Requires WP4.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 2, 2025

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