# WP Plugin Data

> WP Plugin Data has 10+ active installs and 35 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Plugin Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Provides abstracted data about plugins. Based on [Plugin Info] (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/plugin-info/) by John Blackbourn.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,280
- **Downloads (30 days):** 35 (-10.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Mar 5, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fergbrain (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fergbrain/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-plugin-data/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 498 |
| [data](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/data/) | #60 | 107 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | #66 | 138 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| data | >100 | 10,000 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- : 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 WP Plugin Data free?
Yes. WP Plugin Data is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Plugin Data safe to use in 2026?
WP Plugin Data shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Plugin Data?
WP Plugin Data is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,280 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 35 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Plugin Data work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Plugin Data is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Plugin Data last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on March 5, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes WP Plugin Data?
WP Plugin Data is developed and maintained by fergbrain.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Plugin Data?
The most popular alternatives to WP Plugin Data 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/wp-plugin-data/ · Generated 2026-09-29 20:37 UTC by PageForge