REST Console Embed
For the console to work properly, the target API will need to: * respond to versioned requests, specified in the URL (e.g. /api/v1/endpoint) * expose a /versions endpoint to provide metadata about the API\’s different…
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REST Console Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (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 REST Console Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| console | >100 |
| embed | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| shortcode | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About REST Console Embed
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
Embed a console for exploring REST APIs in your content.
Based on Automattic’s WordPress.com Console.
For the console to work properly, the target API will need to:
* respond to versioned requests, specified in the URL (e.g. /api/v1/endpoint)
* expose a /versions endpoint to provide metadata about the API\’s different versions
* response example here
* expose a /help endpoint to provide metadata about the API’s endpoints
* response example here
Installation
- Install REST Console Embed either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the
[rest-console]shortcode in your content.
Changelog
0.1.1
- Bug – return shortcode output instead of printing.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
Screenshots
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FAQ
REST Console Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is REST Console Embed free?
Yes. REST Console Embed is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is REST Console Embed safe to use in 2026?
REST Console Embed shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use REST Console Embed?
REST Console Embed is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,952 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does REST Console Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
REST Console Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was REST Console Embed last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on May 5, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes REST Console Embed?
REST Console Embed is developed and maintained by Jeff Stieler.
What are the best alternatives to REST Console Embed?
The most popular alternatives to REST Console Embed are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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