REST API Guard: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Sean Fisher · Rank #5087
REST API Guard is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 100+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 82 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 641 downloads for REST API Guard. HostList install rank: #5087. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Restrict and control anonymous access to the WordPress REST API, with optional JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication.
Install trend
100+ active installs, unchanged since 13 October 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1.3
- Requires PHP 8.3
- Last updated 13 October 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2022-10-20
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use REST API Guard?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 100+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is REST API Guard actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 13 October 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
What hosting should I use with REST API Guard?
Start with HostList guidance on Hosting security guide, Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.