# Restful UI

> Restful UI has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Restful UI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Use the UI interface to test WP-JSON friendly.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,098
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+72.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2020.12.09
- **Last updated:** Dec 10, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.6.21
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** qnnp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/qnnp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/qnnp-restful-ui/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #69 | 98 |
| [restapi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restapi/) | #5 | 6 |
| [RESTful](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restful/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| rest | >100 | 9,144 |
| restapi | #26 | 31 |
| RESTful | #57 | 92 |

## Version adoption

- 2020.12: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 3 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (74) | Sep 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 5 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 7 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-oauth1/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (7) | Aug 5, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [REST API Meta Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-meta-support/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | May 29, 2020 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restful UI free?
Yes. Restful UI is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Restful UI safe to use in 2026?
Restful UI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Restful UI?
Restful UI is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,098 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Restful UI work with WordPress 7.1?
Restful UI is officially tested up to WordPress 5.6.21, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Restful UI need?
Restful UI requires PHP 5.5 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Restful UI last updated?
The latest version, 2020.12.09, was released on December 10, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Restful UI?
Restful UI is developed and maintained by qnnp.

### What are the best alternatives to Restful UI?
The most popular alternatives to Restful UI are Disable REST API (80K+ installs), Make Connector (70K+ installs) and Disable WP REST API (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/qnnp-restful-ui/ · Generated 2026-10-03 16:34 UTC by PageForge