# RESTful JSON API

> RESTful JSON API has <10 active installs and 131 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** RESTful JSON API is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**40 JSON API endpoints for WordPress content, CPTs, taxonomies, media, comments, widgets, users, JWT login, API keys, CORS, and HTTPS.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 286
- **Downloads (30 days):** 131 (+151.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.15.8
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ali Qureshi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/parorrey/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restful-json-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | >100 | 146 |
| [jwt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jwt/) | #22 | 27 |
| [mobile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile/) | >100 | 246 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #89 | 97 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,573 |
| jwt | #88 | 284 |
| mobile | >100 | 10,000 |
| rest | >100 | 9,159 |

## 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 RESTful JSON API free?
Yes. RESTful JSON API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is RESTful JSON API safe to use in 2026?
RESTful JSON API is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RESTful JSON API?
RESTful JSON API is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 286 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 131 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RESTful JSON API work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested RESTful JSON API up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does RESTful JSON API need?
RESTful JSON API requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RESTful JSON API last updated?
The latest version, 0.15.8, was released on September 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes RESTful JSON API?
RESTful JSON API is developed and maintained by Ali Qureshi.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restful-json-api/ · Generated 2026-10-04 01:56 UTC by PageForge