WP REST API Cache
Enable caching for WordPress REST API and increase speed of your application
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WP REST API Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.4/5 from only 7 reviews
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP REST API Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| cache | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
| wp-rest-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 from 7 reviews
About WP REST API Cache
From the official readme · v1.2.0Description
Enable caching for WordPress REST API and increase speed of your application
See details on GitHub: http://github.com/airesvsg/wp-rest-api-cache
Installation
- Copy the
wp-rest-api-cachefolder into yourwp-content/pluginsfolder - Activate the
WP REST API Cacheplugin via the plugin admin page
Changelog
1.2.0
adding rest_cache_headers filter
1.1.0
improving the arguments of filters
1.0.0
initial version
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FAQ
WP REST API Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is WP REST API Cache free?
Yes. WP REST API Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP REST API Cache safe to use in 2026?
WP REST API Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 3.4/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP REST API Cache?
WP REST API Cache is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,375 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 137 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP REST API Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API Cache 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.
When was WP REST API Cache last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on March 3, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP REST API Cache?
WP REST API Cache is developed and maintained by airesvsg.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Cache?
The most popular alternatives to WP REST API Cache are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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