# Kill JSON REST API

> Kill JSON REST API has 20+ active installs and 192 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Kill JSON REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**While WordPress is slowly but surely becoming a complete application framework and JSON REST API is huge step in this direction, there is a large number of WordPress users that do not need advanced features like those…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,691
- **Downloads (30 days):** 192 (+13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 15, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** arminmeth (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/arminmeth/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/kill-json-rest-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #54 | 146 |
| [json api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-api/) | #6 | 13 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #51 | 97 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,580 |
| json api | >100 | 4,946 |
| rest | >100 | 9,179 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,548 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 Kill JSON REST API free?
Yes. Kill JSON REST API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Kill JSON REST API safe to use in 2026?
Kill JSON REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Kill JSON REST API?
Kill JSON REST API is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,691 times since it launched in February 2017. It was downloaded 192 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Kill JSON REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
Kill JSON REST API is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Kill JSON REST API last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 15, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Kill JSON REST API?
Kill JSON REST API is developed and maintained by arminmeth.

### What are the best alternatives to Kill JSON REST API?
The most popular alternatives to Kill JSON REST API 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/kill-json-rest-api/ · Generated 2026-10-04 14:21 UTC by PageForge