WP REST API Custom Fields
v0.2by André Boekhorst · updated 11 years ago
Shows Advanced Custom Field output to the WP REST API for posts, pages, taxonomies and users.
- Rank
- #19,823
- Down20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 63
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,932 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP REST API Custom Fields at a glance
WP REST API Custom Fields is a WordPress plugin by André Boekhorst with 60+ active installs, the #19,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 200% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on May 4, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 155 plugins tagged “JSON”, it ranks #32. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP REST API Custom Fields |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 63 · +1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 62 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 62 |
Rank over time
#19,823 · up 77 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,823 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,803 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,844 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,906 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,894 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,815 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,881 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,882 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,767 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,902 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,853 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,834 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,854 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,900 |
Growth %
Average +0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.59% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.61% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 29, 2015
- Last updated
- May 4, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP REST API Custom Fields
How many websites use WP REST API Custom Fields?
WP REST API Custom Fields is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP REST API Custom Fields been downloaded?
6,932 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was WP REST API Custom Fields last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on May 4, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP REST API Custom Fields compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP REST API Custom Fields’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 REST API Custom Fields still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP REST API Custom Fields have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Custom Fields?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 63 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | André Boekhorst |
| First released | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 4, 2015 |
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