WP_Query Route To REST API
v1.3.2by Generaxion · updated 4 years ago
Adds new route /wp-json/wp_query/args/ to REST API.
- Rank
- #14,766
- Up84 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 142
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,424 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP_Query Route To REST API at a glance
WP_Query Route To REST API is a WordPress plugin by Generaxion with 100+ active installs, the #14,766 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3.2 came out on Apr 12, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 17 plugins tagged “wp_query”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats88 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP_Query Route To REST API |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 142 · +0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 140 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 141 |
Rank over time
#14,766 · up 151 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,766 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,874 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,840 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,852 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,853 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,859 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,882 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,955 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,884 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,911 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,956 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,917 |
Growth %
Average +0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.71% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
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
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14956 → #14852
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.383%
- v1.117%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.3
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Jul 25, 2019
- Last updated
- Apr 12, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP_Query Route To REST API
How many websites use WP_Query Route To REST API?
WP_Query Route To 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 #14,766 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP_Query Route To REST API been downloaded?
3,424 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP_Query Route To REST API last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Apr 12, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is WP_Query Route To REST API compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP_Query Route To REST API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 WP_Query Route To REST API still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP_Query Route To REST API have?
No one has reviewed WP_Query Route To REST API on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP_Query Route To REST API?
The plugins most like WP_Query Route To REST API, 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 | ≈ 142 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Generaxion |
| First released | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Apr 12, 2022 |
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