# WP REST API Helper

> WP REST API Helper has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP REST API Helper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 2,115
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+24.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 14, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** MD. Rabiul Islam Robi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rabiulislamrobi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-rest-api-helper/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 495 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #43 | 97 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #94 | 361 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| rest | >100 | 9,357 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,682 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 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 REST API Helper free?
Yes. WP REST API Helper is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP REST API Helper safe to use in 2026?
WP REST API Helper shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP REST API Helper?
WP REST API Helper is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,115 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP REST API Helper work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API Helper is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP REST API Helper need?
WP REST API Helper requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP REST API Helper last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on March 14, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes WP REST API Helper?
WP REST API Helper is developed and maintained by MD. Rabiul Islam Robi.

### What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Helper?
The most popular alternatives to WP REST API Helper 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-rest-api-helper/ · Generated 2026-10-08 13:07 UTC by PageForge