# WP REST API – Filter posts date wise using given column

> WP REST API has 20+ active installs and 157 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**In WordPress 4.7, Posts cannot be filtered based on modified, modified_gmt, date_gmt fields.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,914
- **Downloads (30 days):** 157 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 9, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Vignesh Sundar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vigneshsundar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-rest-api-filter-posts-date-wise-using-given-column/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filter modified posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter-modified-posts/) | #1 | 1 |
| [filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filters/) | #13 | 42 |
| [post filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-filter/) | #16 | 24 |
| [WordPress API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-api/) | #3 | 8 |
| [Wordpress REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-rest-api/) | #3 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filter modified posts | >100 | 1,195 |
| filters | >100 | 10,000 |
| post filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress API | >100 | 10,000 |
| Wordpress REST API | >100 | 7,795 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP REST API safe to use in 2026?
WP REST API shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP REST API?
WP REST API is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,914 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP REST API last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on November 9, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP REST API?
WP REST API is developed and maintained by Vignesh Sundar.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-filter-posts-date-wise-using-given-column/ · Generated 2026-10-14 02:51 UTC by PageForge