JSON REST API Subscriptions
If you are publishing content and have users/websites digesting your content, you may have been faced with the problem: how do I get updates to users immediately? In the past users/websites have subscribed to feeds or…
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JSON REST API Subscriptions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where JSON REST API Subscriptions stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api webhooks | >100 |
| json rest api | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| webhooks | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About JSON REST API Subscriptions
From the official readme · v1.0Description
If you are publishing content and have users/websites digesting your content, you may have been faced with the problem: how do I get updates to users immediately? In the past users/websites have subscribed to feeds or used techniques like “polling” to constantly ping your site for new content. Both these techniques are cumbersome and old fashioned. JSON REST API Subscriptions creates new API endpoints to allow people to subscribe to new content, content updates, and content deletes across general post types as well as single pieces of content.
Requires JSON REST API 2.0beta12+.
For details on the plugin and extended usage/installation documentation, please visit Github.
Configuring and Using the Plugin
Please refer to Github for detailed configuration instructions.
Support
For full documentation, questions, feature requests, and support concerning JSON REST API Subscriptions, please refer to Github.
Installation
Please refer to Github for detailed installation instructions.
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FAQ
JSON REST API Subscriptions: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is JSON REST API Subscriptions free?
Yes. JSON REST API Subscriptions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is JSON REST API Subscriptions safe to use in 2026?
JSON REST API Subscriptions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use JSON REST API Subscriptions?
JSON REST API Subscriptions is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,444 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 161 times in the last 30 days.
Does JSON REST API Subscriptions work with WordPress 7.1?
JSON REST API Subscriptions is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was JSON REST API Subscriptions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 16, 2016 (11 years ago).
Who makes JSON REST API Subscriptions?
JSON REST API Subscriptions is developed and maintained by Taylor Lovett.
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