WP Remote Request Check
v0.1by danstever · updated 12 years ago
Checks if the WordPress HTTP API is able to be used by making calls using wp_remote_request().
- Rank
- #29,686
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,116 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Remote Request Check at a glance
WP Remote Request Check is a WordPress plugin by danstever with 10+ active installs, the #29,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Apr 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 91 plugins tagged “testing”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats37 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Remote Request Check |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#29,686 · down 354 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,686 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,355 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,581 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,269 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,485 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,368 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,348 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #29,310 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #29,332 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 18, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Remote Request Check
How many websites use WP Remote Request Check?
WP Remote Request Check is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,686 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Remote Request Check been downloaded?
2,116 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Remote Request Check last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Apr 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is WP Remote Request Check compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Remote Request Check’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Remote Request Check still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Remote Request Check have?
No one has reviewed WP Remote Request Check on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Remote Request Check?
The plugins most like WP Remote Request Check, by the tags they share, are WP Consent API (300K+), Disable REST API (80K+) and Disable WP REST API (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | danstever |
| First released | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 18, 2014 |
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