# WP REST API Force SSL

> WP REST API Force SSL has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 45 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,750
- **Downloads (30 days):** 45 (+32.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 20, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Frankie Jarrett (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fjarrett/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/json-rest-api-force-ssl/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 497 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #56 | 146 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #54 | 98 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 356 |
| [wp-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-api/) | #20 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,539 |
| rest | >100 | 9,112 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,484 |
| wp-api | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 WP REST API Force SSL free?
Yes. WP REST API Force SSL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

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

### How many websites use WP REST API Force SSL?
WP REST API Force SSL is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,750 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP REST API Force SSL work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API Force SSL is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP REST API Force SSL last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on April 20, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP REST API Force SSL?
WP REST API Force SSL is developed and maintained by Frankie Jarrett.

### What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Force SSL?
The most popular alternatives to WP REST API Force SSL 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/json-rest-api-force-ssl/ · Generated 2026-10-02 16:20 UTC by PageForge