WordPress REST API – Authentication Broker
Used together with the WP REST API OAuth 1.0a Server plugin, this allows the WP RET API Authentication Broker to connect to your site.
Consider an alternative
WordPress REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (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 WordPress REST API stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| oauth | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WordPress REST API
From the official readme · v0.1.0Description
Used together with the WP REST API OAuth 1.0a Server plugin, this allows the WP RET API Authentication Broker
to connect to your site.
Read about how it works on the reference broker, or read the full specification.
Installation
Install this plugin onto your site to opt-in to the Broker Authentication system. This plugin requires the OAuth Server plugin.
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FAQ
WordPress REST API: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WordPress REST API free?
Yes. WordPress REST API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WordPress REST API safe to use in 2026?
WordPress REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WordPress REST API?
WordPress REST API is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,845 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does WordPress REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
WordPress 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 WordPress REST API last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on October 6, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WordPress REST API?
WordPress REST API is developed and maintained by Joe Hoyle.
What are the best alternatives to WordPress REST API?
The most popular alternatives to WordPress REST API are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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