# Restico API Explorer

> Restico API Explorer has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Restico API Explorer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**An interactive REST API client and documentation explorer built directly inside the WordPress Admin Panel.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 245
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+27.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Heet Sangani (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/heetwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restico-api-explorer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 500 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | >100 | 141 |
| [explorer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/explorer/) | #5 | 5 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 367 |
| [tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tools/) | #81 | 100 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |
| explorer | #47 | 699 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,986 |
| tools | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 | 71/100 |
| 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 Restico API Explorer free?
Yes. Restico API Explorer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Restico API Explorer safe to use in 2026?
Restico API Explorer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Restico API Explorer?
Restico API Explorer is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 245 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Restico API Explorer work with WordPress 7.1?
Restico API Explorer is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Restico API Explorer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 21, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Restico API Explorer?
Restico API Explorer is developed and maintained by Heet Sangani.

### What are the best alternatives to Restico API Explorer?
The most popular alternatives to Restico API Explorer 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/restico-api-explorer/ · Generated 2026-10-14 06:58 UTC by PageForge