# Caledros Helper

> Caledros Helper has <10 active installs and 51 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Caledros Helper works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Adds an Admin Menu that allows removing the default block patterns. It also allows deactivating the WordPress REST API for non-authenticated users.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 612
- **Downloads (30 days):** 51 (+34.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Arnado (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/darnado/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/caledros-helper/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [disable patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-patterns/) | #2 | 2 |
| [disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-rest-api/) | #8 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| disable patterns | >100 | 1,115 |
| disable REST API | >100 | 2,369 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Block Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-manager/) | 4K+ | 4.9/5 (13) | Jun 10, 2026 | 69/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caledros Helper free?
Yes. Caledros Helper is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Caledros Helper safe to use in 2026?
Caledros Helper works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Caledros Helper?
Caledros Helper is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 612 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Caledros Helper work with WordPress 7.1?
Caledros Helper is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Caledros Helper need?
Caledros Helper requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Caledros Helper last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Caledros Helper?
Caledros Helper is developed and maintained by David Arnado.

### What are the best alternatives to Caledros Helper?
The most popular alternatives to Caledros Helper are Block Manager (4K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/caledros-helper/ · Generated 2026-10-04 07:23 UTC by PageForge