# Inspect HTTP Requests

> Inspect HTTP Requests has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 113 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Inspect HTTP Requests shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,340
- **Downloads (30 days):** 113 (+29.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.10
- **Last updated:** May 14, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** expresstechsoftware (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/expresstechsoftware/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/inspect-http-requests/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #64 | 496 |
| [log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/log/) | #23 | 93 |
| [requests](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/requests/) | #2 | 6 |
| [update checks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update-checks/) | #2 | 2 |
| [wp_http](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_http/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| log | >100 | 10,000 |
| requests | #29 | 10,000 |
| update checks | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp_http | #4 | 26 |

## 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 Inspect HTTP Requests free?
Yes. Inspect HTTP Requests is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Inspect HTTP Requests safe to use in 2026?
Inspect HTTP Requests shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Inspect HTTP Requests?
Inspect HTTP Requests is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,340 times since it launched in June 2022. It was downloaded 113 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Inspect HTTP Requests work with WordPress 7.1?
Inspect HTTP Requests is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Inspect HTTP Requests last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.10, was released on May 14, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Inspect HTTP Requests?
Inspect HTTP Requests is developed and maintained by expresstechsoftware.

### What are the best alternatives to Inspect HTTP Requests?
The most popular alternatives to Inspect HTTP Requests 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/inspect-http-requests/ · Generated 2026-10-05 05:45 UTC by PageForge