WP-API JSON Feed
v1.1.1by Felix Arntz · updated 2 months ago
Implements JSON feeds following the official JSON feed specification by using the WordPress REST API.
- Rank
- #20,197
- Up88 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 56
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5K
- 5,017 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP-API JSON Feed at a glance
WP-API JSON Feed is a WordPress plugin by Felix Arntz with 50+ active installs, the #20,197 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “json feed”. 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 stats123 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP-API JSON Feed |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 56 · -21.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 56 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 71 |
Rank over time
#20,197 · down 1,115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,197 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #20,285 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,364 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #20,427 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,421 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,560 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,225 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,238 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,299 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,814 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,041 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,089 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,082 |
Growth %
Average -1.96% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.79% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.70% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -12.90% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -7.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.63% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19089 → #20427Installs 60+ → 50+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 22, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP-API JSON Feed
How many websites use WP-API JSON Feed?
WP-API JSON Feed is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,197 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP-API JSON Feed been downloaded?
5,017 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP-API JSON Feed last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is WP-API JSON Feed compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WP-API JSON Feed still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP-API JSON Feed have?
No one has reviewed WP-API JSON Feed on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP-API JSON Feed?
The plugins most like WP-API JSON Feed, 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 | ≈ 56 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5K |
| Author | Felix Arntz |
| First released | May 22, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 15, 2026 |
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