Relay
This general-purpose plugin provides safe, structured access to internal data, making it compatible with Hub and other monitoring solutions.
Consider an alternative
Relay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 63.5% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Relay stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| monitor | >100 |
| monitoring | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Relay
From the official readme · v1.5.1Description
This general-purpose plugin provides safe, structured access to internal data, making it compatible with Hub and other monitoring solutions.
Features
- Site name
- Site URL
- WordPress version
- Health rating
- Updates available
- Directory sizes
- Multisite and subsite information
- WP-CLI support
Documentation
You can find the documentation on our site.
Installation
- Upload
relayfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- You can find the api endpoints at
/wp-json/relay/v1/. - For more detailed guidance, refer to the documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the documentation?
You can find the documentation at: verdant.studio/plugins/relay
Changelog
1.5.1: Sep 18, 2025
- Change: remove WP-CLI command to activate (can use wp plugin activate instead)
- Fix: WP-cli take multisite options into account
- Fix: return warning if the api key is not present
1.5.0: Sep 18, 2025
- Add: WP-cli command to get the current api key
1.4.0: Sep 18, 2025
- Add: apply 1 hour caching to directory sizes call
- Add: a WP-CLI command to activate the plugin and generate an api key
- Change: use the default WP transient for getting updates status
- Change: remove debug info attribute from directory sizes call
1.3.1: Jun 10, 2025
- Fix: use the correct option key on multisite installations
1.3.0: Jun 10, 2025
- Add: a settings page for inserting or generating an api key
- Change: rely on the custom api key instead of WordPress capabilities for api access
- Change: only allow plugin to be activated on the network of a multisite installation
1.2.0: Jun 5, 2025
- Add: info about directory sizes to the api
- Change: code improvements
For developers
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FAQ
Relay: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Relay free?
Yes. Relay is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Relay safe to use in 2026?
Relay shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Relay?
Relay is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,382 times since it launched in May 2025. It was downloaded 551 times in the last 30 days.
Does Relay work with WordPress 7.1?
Relay 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.
What PHP version does Relay need?
Relay requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Relay last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on September 18, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Relay?
Relay is developed and maintained by Verdant Studio.
What are the best alternatives to Relay?
The most popular alternatives to Relay are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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