WP API Options
v1.0.1by Oleg Kostin · updated 10 years ago
Extends WordPress WP REST API with new routes pointing to WordPress options.
- Rank
- #23,723
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,397 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP API Options at a glance
WP API Options is a WordPress plugin by Oleg Kostin with 30+ active installs, the #23,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on May 9, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.5.33. Among the 10 plugins tagged “json rest api”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP API Options |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · -2.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#23,723 · up 43 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #23,723 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #23,818 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,945 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,639 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,660 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,679 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,553 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,592 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,680 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,530 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,934 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,878 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,766 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% 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 | +2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.78% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6.0
- Tested up to
- 4.5.33
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 10, 2016
- Last updated
- May 9, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP API Options
How many websites use WP API Options?
WP API Options 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 #23,723 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP API Options been downloaded?
3,397 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP API Options last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on May 9, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WP API Options compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP API Options’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, 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 API Options still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP API Options have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP API Options?
The plugins most like WP API Options, by the tags they share, are WP API Menus (2K+), WP-REST-API V2 Menus (3K+) and SearchWP API (200+). 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 | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Oleg Kostin |
| First released | Apr 10, 2016 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 9, 2016 |
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