Advanced REST API DevTools
Postman-inspired REST API explorer, tester, debugger, profiler & logger — fully inside WordPress admin.
Use with caution
Advanced REST API DevTools works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Advanced REST API DevTools stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api-testing | #35 |
| debugging | >100 |
| developer-tools | >100 |
| postman | #12 |
| rest-api | #75 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Advanced REST API DevTools
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Advanced REST API DevTools brings the power of Postman directly into your WordPress admin dashboard. Explore routes, build and test API requests, profile performance, log traffic, manage collections and environments — all without leaving the admin area.
Features:
- Route Explorer — Browse all registered REST API routes with search, filter, and source detection
- Request Builder — Full-featured request builder with method, headers, body, auth options
- Pre-request Scripts — Dynamic variable/header manipulation before sending
- Test Assertions — Post-response assertions (status, JSON path, contains, equals)
- Collections — Save, organize, and run request collections with pass/fail results
- Environments — Manage variable sets with {{var}} syntax replacement
- Request History — Browse and reload recent requests
- Performance Profiler — Timing breakdown (routing, permissions, callback, DB queries)
- Authentication Debugger — View current user auth context, caps, and method validation
- Request Logger — Opt-in REST API traffic logging with filters and auto-purge
- Mock Responses — Stub mock responses for offline/testing workflows
- Code Generation — Export requests as cURL, PHP (wp_remote_*), or JavaScript (fetch)
Installation
- Upload the
advanced-rest-api-devtoolsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Navigate to Tools → REST DevTools
Frequently asked questions
Who can access the plugin?
Only users with the manage_options capability (typically Administrators).
Does it affect site performance?
No. The plugin only runs on its admin screens. Request logging is opt-in and includes automatic cleanup.
Can I test external APIs?
The plugin is designed for your site’s REST API (loopback requests). External API testing is not currently supported.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Initial release with full feature set
- Route explorer with caching and source detection
- Request builder with pre-scripts and assertions
- Collections, environments, history, profiler, logger
- Mock response simulation
- Code generation (cURL/PHP/JS)
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Best Advanced REST API DevTools alternatives
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FAQ
Advanced REST API DevTools: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Advanced REST API DevTools free?
Yes. Advanced REST API DevTools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Advanced REST API DevTools safe to use in 2026?
Advanced REST API DevTools works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Advanced REST API DevTools?
Advanced REST API DevTools is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 478 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.
Does Advanced REST API DevTools work with WordPress 7.1?
Advanced REST API DevTools is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Advanced REST API DevTools need?
Advanced REST API DevTools requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Advanced REST API DevTools last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on April 3, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Advanced REST API DevTools?
Advanced REST API DevTools is developed and maintained by Tejas Gajjar.
What are the best alternatives to Advanced REST API DevTools?
The most popular alternatives to Advanced REST API DevTools are REST WP (10+ installs).
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