# WP-REST-API Media IDs

> WP-REST-API Media IDs has 10+ active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-REST-API Media IDs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin extends the WordPress REST API with new routes for all WordPress media IDs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,938
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+44.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 30, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mark Uraine (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mapk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-rest-api-media-ids/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 497 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #82 | 146 |
| [json rest api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-rest-api/) | #5 | 9 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 735 |
| [media-ids](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-ids/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,539 |
| json rest api | >100 | 2,837 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| media-ids | >100 | 3,845 |

## Version adoption

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

### Is WP-REST-API Media IDs safe to use in 2026?
WP-REST-API Media IDs shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-REST-API Media IDs?
WP-REST-API Media IDs is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,938 times since it launched in January 2018. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-REST-API Media IDs work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-REST-API Media IDs is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.29, 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 Media IDs last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on December 30, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes WP-REST-API Media IDs?
WP-REST-API Media IDs is developed and maintained by Mark Uraine.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-REST-API Media IDs?
The most popular alternatives to WP-REST-API Media IDs 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-media-ids/ · Generated 2026-10-02 18:51 UTC by PageForge