WP REST API Helper
v2.0.2by MD. Rabiul Islam Robi · updated 5 years ago
A plugin to help out WP REST API.
- Rank
- #25,098
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 30
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.2K
- 2,159 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP REST API Helper at a glance
WP REST API Helper is a WordPress plugin by MD. Rabiul Islam Robi with 30+ active installs, the #25,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 25% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.0.2 came out on Mar 14, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. Among the 108 plugins tagged “rest”, it ranks #43. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP REST API Helper |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 30 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#25,098 · up 292 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,098 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,520 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,687 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,648 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,587 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,531 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,630 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,708 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,690 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,390 |
Growth %
Average +1.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| 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 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #25390 → #25648
- Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 5.7.21
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 29, 2020
- Last updated
- Mar 14, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP REST API Helper
How many websites use WP REST API Helper?
WP REST API Helper is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,098 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP REST API Helper been downloaded?
2,159 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was WP REST API Helper last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Mar 14, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is WP REST API Helper compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP REST API Helper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, 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 Helper still maintained?
Its last release was 5 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 Helper have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Helper?
The plugins most like WP REST API Helper, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), Disable WP REST API (30K+) and WordPress REST API (Version 2) (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 30 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.2K |
| Author | MD. Rabiul Islam Robi |
| First released | Mar 29, 2020 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Mar 14, 2021 |
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