VG Block REST API
v1.0.0by Vishal Gupta · updated 8 years ago
VG Block REST API is block the access to the REST API for the normal user and register user, only Admin can access the rest API.
- Rank
- #71,708
- Up1,894 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,413 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VG Block REST API at a glance
VG Block REST API is a WordPress plugin by Vishal Gupta with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 30, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 397 plugins tagged “rest-api”, it ranks #367. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VG Block REST API |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -66.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#71,708 · down 9,873 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #71,708 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #73,602 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #54,934 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #62,664 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #50,024 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #63,177 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #66,984 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #61,835 |
Growth %
Average -8.75% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -83.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -42.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -50.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #66984 → #73602
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 9, 2017
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VG Block REST API
How many websites use VG Block REST API?
VG Block REST API is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,708 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VG Block REST API been downloaded?
1,413 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was VG Block REST API last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Apr 30, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is VG Block REST API compatible with the latest WordPress?
VG Block REST API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 VG Block REST API still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VG Block REST API have?
No one has reviewed VG Block REST API on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to VG Block REST API?
The plugins most like VG Block REST API, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), WooCommerce Legacy REST API (400K+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Vishal Gupta |
| First released | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2018 |
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