# Health Endpoint

> Health Endpoint has 3K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 942 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Health Endpoint shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**Creates a /health endpoint that returns a 200 OK HTTP status code while WordPress is performing correctly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 40,626
- **Downloads (30 days):** 942 (-44.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 9, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jon Otaegi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jonotaegi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/health-endpoint/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #19 | 496 |
| [endpoint](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/endpoint/) | #3 | 15 |
| [health check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/health-check/) | #3 | 26 |
| [monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monitor/) | #3 | 45 |
| [uptime](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/uptime/) | #1 | 59 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| endpoint | #6 | 7,638 |
| health check | #15 | 1,934 |
| monitor | >100 | 2,952 |
| uptime | #48 | 309 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 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 Health Endpoint free?
Yes. Health Endpoint is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Health Endpoint safe to use in 2026?
Health Endpoint shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Health Endpoint?
Health Endpoint is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,626 times since it launched in September 2020. It was downloaded 942 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Health Endpoint work with WordPress 7.1?
Health Endpoint is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Health Endpoint last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on March 9, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Health Endpoint?
Health Endpoint is developed and maintained by Jon Otaegi.

### What are the best alternatives to Health Endpoint?
The most popular alternatives to Health Endpoint 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/health-endpoint/ · Generated 2026-09-27 16:51 UTC by PageForge