# Genesis REST API Integration

> Genesis REST API Integration has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Genesis REST API Integration shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**If your site uses the Genesis framework, it’s likely that you’re making use of Genesis hooks like genesis_before_content or genesis_entry_footer. When using the WP REST API, any content that has been added to these…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,178
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+59.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Braad (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/braad/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-rest-api-integration/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 497 |
| [framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/framework/) | #16 | 37 |
| [genesis](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/genesis/) | #84 | 87 |
| [integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/integration/) | >100 | 313 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #83 | 97 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| framework | >100 | 2,353 |
| genesis | >100 | 291 |
| integration | >100 | 10,000 |
| rest | >100 | 8,893 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 | 86/100 |
| 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 | 75/100 |
| 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 Genesis REST API Integration free?
Yes. Genesis REST API Integration is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Genesis REST API Integration safe to use in 2026?
Genesis REST API Integration shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Genesis REST API Integration?
Genesis REST API Integration is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,178 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Genesis REST API Integration work with WordPress 7.1?
Genesis REST API Integration is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Genesis REST API Integration last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on December 7, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Genesis REST API Integration?
Genesis REST API Integration is developed and maintained by Braad.

### What are the best alternatives to Genesis REST API Integration?
The most popular alternatives to Genesis REST API Integration 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/genesis-rest-api-integration/ · Generated 2026-09-29 03:43 UTC by PageForge