# REST API Helper

> REST API Helper has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 191 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** REST API Helper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin help REST API for display featured media source, author, categories, and custom fields. This plugin is made for Ionic Mobile App Builder, suitable used for ionic framework. This plugin also support for…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 23,462
- **Downloads (30 days):** 191 (+12.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2.8
- **Last updated:** Jan 2, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.25
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** JasmanXcrew (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jasmanxcrew/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rest-api-helper/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ionic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ionic/) | #1 | 2 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #19 | 146 |
| [json api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-api/) | #4 | 13 |
| [Mobile App](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-app/) | #3 | 50 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #27 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ionic | #9 | 11 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,575 |
| json api | >100 | 4,941 |
| Mobile App | >100 | 2,246 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,540 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Ionic User Push Notification](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ionic-user-push-notification/) | 10+ | — | Dec 21, 2015 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is REST API Helper safe to use in 2026?
REST API Helper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use REST API Helper?
REST API Helper is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,462 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 191 times in the last 30 days.

### Does REST API Helper work with WordPress 7.1?
REST API Helper is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.25, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was REST API Helper last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.8, was released on January 2, 2022 (5 years ago).

### Who makes REST API Helper?
REST API Helper is developed and maintained by JasmanXcrew.

### What are the best alternatives to REST API Helper?
The most popular alternatives to REST API Helper are Ionic User Push Notification (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-helper/ · Generated 2026-10-04 08:34 UTC by PageForge