Rest API Widgets
This is simple Widget Plugin using WP REST API. You can use following Widgets.
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Rest API Widgets 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 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Rest API Widgets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| widget | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Rest API Widgets
From the official readme · v0.1Description
This is simple Widget Plugin using WP REST API. You can use following Widgets.
- Comment form if comment is closed, this widget is hidden.
- Comment List if comment is closed, this widget is hidden.
- Post List Default: recentry 10 posts.
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Set Widget
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FAQ
Rest API Widgets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Rest API Widgets free?
Yes. Rest API Widgets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Rest API Widgets safe to use in 2026?
Rest API Widgets 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 Rest API Widgets?
Rest API Widgets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,856 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Rest API Widgets work with WordPress 7.1?
Rest API Widgets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Rest API Widgets last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on May 3, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Rest API Widgets?
Rest API Widgets is developed and maintained by hide.
What are the best alternatives to Rest API Widgets?
The most popular alternatives to Rest API Widgets are Blocksy Companion (300K+ installs), Black Studio TinyMCE Widget (200K+ installs) and Table of Contents Plus (200K+ installs).
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