# REST Gutenberg

> REST Gutenberg has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** REST Gutenberg shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a key within the WordPress REST API to add valid Gutenberg JSON schema.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 9,852
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+9.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.28
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** scottfoster (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/scottfoster/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/rest-gutenberg/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 497 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,292 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #52 | 146 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #50 | 98 |
| [wp-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-api/) | #18 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,788 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,528 |
| rest | >100 | 9,112 |
| wp-api | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

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

### Is REST Gutenberg safe to use in 2026?
REST Gutenberg shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use REST Gutenberg?
REST Gutenberg is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,852 times since it launched in May 2019. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does REST Gutenberg work with WordPress 7.1?
REST Gutenberg is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, 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 Gutenberg need?
REST Gutenberg requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was REST Gutenberg last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 5, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes REST Gutenberg?
REST Gutenberg is developed and maintained by scottfoster.

### What are the best alternatives to REST Gutenberg?
The most popular alternatives to REST Gutenberg are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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