WP REST API Sidebars
v0.1.1by Martin Pettersson · updated 10 years ago
An extension for the WP REST API that exposes endpoints for sidebars and widgets.
- Rank
- #17,522
- Up33 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 86
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 73.7K
- 73,666 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP REST API Sidebars at a glance
WP REST API Sidebars is a WordPress plugin by Martin Pettersson with 80+ active installs, the #17,522 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.1 came out on Jan 14, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 155 plugins tagged “JSON”, it ranks #30. 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 stats160 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP REST API Sidebars |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 86 · -8.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 92 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,522 · down 363 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,522 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,555 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,343 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,317 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,176 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,226 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,255 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,310 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,266 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,156 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,089 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,159 |
Growth %
Average -0.68% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -6.52% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +1.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.06% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 14, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 14, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP REST API Sidebars
How many websites use WP REST API Sidebars?
WP REST API Sidebars is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,522 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP REST API Sidebars been downloaded?
73,666 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was WP REST API Sidebars last updated?
Version 0.1.1 came out on Jan 14, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is WP REST API Sidebars compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP REST API Sidebars’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 Sidebars 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 REST API Sidebars have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Sidebars?
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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 | ≈ 86 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 73.7K |
| Author | Martin Pettersson |
| First released | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Version | 0.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 14, 2016 |
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