Health Endpoint
Creates a /health endpoint that returns a 200 OK HTTP status code while WordPress is performing correctly.
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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.
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Health Endpoint stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| endpoint | #6 |
| health check | #15 |
| monitor | >100 |
| uptime | #48 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Health Endpoint
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
This simple plugin creates a /health endpoint to let you monitor the status of your WordPress website. The endpoint tests the status of your database connection and returns a 200 OK HTTP status code while your page is healthy. You can read more on HTTP status codes at the Wikipedia article.
External tools such as website monitoring services can access the exposed endpoint at regular intervals. This can help you verify that your WordPress website is performing correctly.
You can find more information about the Health Endpoint Monitoring Pattern at the Microsoft Azure Documentation website.
Development
This plugin is being developed on GitHub. If you want to collaborate, feel free to submit pull requests or report bugs on the issue tracker.
Installation
Automatic installation
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Log in to your “WordPress dashboard”, navigate to the “Plugins” menu, and click “Add New.”
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In the search field type “Health Endpoint,” then click “Search Plugins.”
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Once you’ve found it, you can install it by clicking “Install Now,” and WordPress will take it from there.
Manual installation
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Unzip all the files to your
/wp-content/plugins/health-endpointdirectory. -
Log in to your “WordPress dashboard” and activate the “Health Endpoint” plugin from the “Plugins” page.
Changelog
1.0.2
- Tested with the latest WordPress release (6.7.2).
1.0.1
- Tested with the latest WordPress release (5.8.1).
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Health Endpoint: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
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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