# Ultimate WP REST API

> Ultimate WP REST API has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Ultimate WP REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**An awesome WordPress plugin to extend the WordPress APIs like Menu, Featured/Thumb Images, JWT Authentication & caching**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,569
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.7
- **Last updated:** Dec 21, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** egany (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/egany/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-wp-rest/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [jwt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jwt/) | #14 | 27 |
| [menus api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menus-api/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Mobile App](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mobile-app/) | #26 | 50 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| jwt | >100 | 284 |
| menus api | >100 | 1,162 |
| Mobile App | >100 | 2,244 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,540 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JWT Authentication for WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jwt-authentication-for-wp-rest-api/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Feb 18, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 2 | [JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jwt-auth/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (22) | May 7, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints.](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-jwt-login/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (47) | Aug 9, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [Firebase Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/firebase-authentication/) | 400+ | 4/5 (20) | Aug 25, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 5 | [API Bearer Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-bearer-auth/) | 300+ | 5/5 (6) | Dec 8, 2025 | 53/100 |
| 6 | [CoCart JWT Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cocart-jwt-authentication/) | 200+ | — | Apr 7, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 7 | [WP Login and Register using JWT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-register-using-jwt/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 2, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Simple REST API Authenticaton with WooCommerce Credentials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-rest-api-authentication/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [User Data Fields For JWT Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fields-for-jwt-authentication-for-wp-rest-api/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [AH JWT Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ah-jwt-auth/) | 20+ | — | Jul 17, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate WP REST API free?
Yes. Ultimate WP REST API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ultimate WP REST API safe to use in 2026?
Ultimate WP REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ultimate WP REST API?
Ultimate WP REST API is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,569 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ultimate WP REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
Ultimate WP REST API is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Ultimate WP REST API need?
Ultimate WP REST API requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Ultimate WP REST API last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.7, was released on December 21, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Ultimate WP REST API?
Ultimate WP REST API is developed and maintained by egany.

### What are the best alternatives to Ultimate WP REST API?
The most popular alternatives to Ultimate WP REST API are JWT Authentication for WP R… (60K+ installs), JWT Auth (6K+ installs) and Simple JWT Login (4K+ installs).


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