REST Gutenberg
This plugin adds a key within the WordPress REST API to add valid Gutenberg JSON schema.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (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 Gutenberg stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About REST Gutenberg
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin adds a key within the WordPress REST API to add valid Gutenberg JSON schema.
Installation
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
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FAQ
REST Gutenberg: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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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