# REST API blocks

> REST API blocks has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 202 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** REST API blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**Add gutenberg blocks data into the post / page REST API endpoints.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 7,724
- **Downloads (30 days):** 202 (+16.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 3, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jonny Harris (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/spacedmonkey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rest-api-blocks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #55 | 496 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 604 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,295 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #39 | 357 |
| [wp-json](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/) | #2 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | #38 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,809 |
| rest-api | #19 | 7,538 |
| wp-json | >100 | 5,836 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 46.5%
- 2.0: 41.2%
- 0.5: 12.3%

## 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 REST API blocks free?
Yes. REST API blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is REST API blocks safe to use in 2026?
REST API blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use REST API blocks?
REST API blocks is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,724 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 202 times in the last 30 days.

### Does REST API blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
REST API blocks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does REST API blocks need?
REST API blocks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was REST API blocks last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on January 3, 2026 (9 months ago).

### Who makes REST API blocks?
REST API blocks is developed and maintained by Jonny Harris.

### What are the best alternatives to REST API blocks?
The most popular alternatives to REST API blocks 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/rest-api-blocks/ · Generated 2026-10-04 01:55 UTC by PageForge