WP REST API – Filter posts date wise using given column
In WordPress 4.7, Posts cannot be filtered based on modified, modified_gmt, date_gmt fields.
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP REST API stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| filter modified posts | >100 |
| filters | >100 |
| post filter | >100 |
| WordPress API | >100 |
| Wordpress REST API | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP REST API
From the official readme · v0.1Description
In WordPress 4.7, Posts cannot be filtered based on modified, modified_gmt, date_gmt fields.
Using this plugin we can specify the column(any of date, date_gmt, modified, modified_gmt) as query parameter date_query_column to query against value(s) given in before and/or after query parameters.
Usage
Use the date_query_column parameter on any post endpoint such as /wp/v2/posts or /wp/v2/pages in combination with before and/or after parameter.
/wp-json/wp/v2/posts?after=2017-11-08T13:07:09&date_query_column=modified
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FAQ
WP REST API: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 13, 2026
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 156 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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