REST API Only: installs, ratings and growth stats
By jakubkanna · Rank #8008
REST API Only is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: Not yet synced. Rating: not enough public ratings yet. 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 73 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 78 downloads for REST API Only. HostList install rank: #8008. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Force all non-admin, non-AJAX, and non-REST API requests to return a 404 for headless or API-only sites.
Install trend
Not yet synced active installs, unchanged since 1 August 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 6.9.7
- Requires PHP false
- Last updated 17 December 2025
- Added to WordPress.org 2025-12-16
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use REST API Only?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of Not yet synced. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is REST API Only actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 17 December 2025. It is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
What hosting should I use with REST API Only?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.