# DK Headless API

> DK Headless API has <10 active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** DK Headless API works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Turns WordPress into a controlled Headless CMS with custom REST routes, rate limiting, and caching.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 229
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+24.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 30, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digitized kosmos (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitizedkosmos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dk-headless-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cms/) | #92 | 99 |
| [headless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headless/) | #40 | 86 |
| [nextjs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/nextjs/) | #7 | 9 |
| [react](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/react/) | #24 | 24 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 356 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cms | >100 | 901 |
| headless | #67 | 471 |
| nextjs | #8 | 16 |
| react | >100 | 1,656 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,484 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [List category posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-category-posts/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jul 7, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 3 | [Cornerstone](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cornerstone/) | 20K+ | 4/5 (6) | Sep 12, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [Rich Table of Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rich-table-of-content/) | 20K+ | 4.1/5 (17) | Apr 30, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Post Type Permalinks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-post-type-permalinks/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 4, 2019 | 41/100 |
| 6 | [Hyyan WooCommerce Polylang Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woo-poly-integration/) | 8K+ | 4.7/5 (124) | Feb 16, 2021 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [List categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-categories/) | 5K+ | 4.5/5 (15) | Sep 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Management Xtended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-management-xtended/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (18) | Aug 15, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Restrict Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-widgets/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Page Excerpt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/page-excerpt/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (10) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is DK Headless API safe to use in 2026?
DK Headless API works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DK Headless API?
DK Headless API is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 229 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DK Headless API work with WordPress 7.1?
DK Headless API 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 DK Headless API need?
DK Headless API requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was DK Headless API last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 30, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes DK Headless API?
DK Headless API is developed and maintained by digitized kosmos.

### What are the best alternatives to DK Headless API?
The most popular alternatives to DK Headless API are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), List category posts (80K+ installs) and Cornerstone (20K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dk-headless-api/ · Generated 2026-10-02 13:57 UTC by PageForge