# API Cache Pro

> API Cache Pro has <10 active installs and 77 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** API Cache Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin enables caching for the WordPress REST API to improve performance. Once enabled you can modify the basic settings via the Customizer.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,935
- **Downloads (30 days):** 77 (+14.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.4
- **Last updated:** Apr 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hubbard Labs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hubbardlabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/api-cache-pro/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 501 |
| [api-cache-pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api-cache-pro/) | #1 | 1 |
| [cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cache/) | >100 | 456 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| api-cache-pro | >100 | 2,070 |
| cache | >100 | 9,263 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 2 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [WPGraphQL for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-acf/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 9 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is API Cache Pro free?
Yes. API Cache Pro is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is API Cache Pro safe to use in 2026?
API Cache Pro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use API Cache Pro?
API Cache Pro is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,935 times since it launched in September 2019. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.

### Does API Cache Pro work with WordPress 7.1?
API Cache Pro is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does API Cache Pro need?
API Cache Pro requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was API Cache Pro last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.4, was released on April 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes API Cache Pro?
API Cache Pro is developed and maintained by Hubbard Labs.

### What are the best alternatives to API Cache Pro?
The most popular alternatives to API Cache Pro are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-cache-pro/ · Generated 2026-10-15 03:00 UTC by PageForge