# WP-REST-API Menus

> WP-REST-API Menus has 60+ active installs and 88 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-REST-API Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds “routes” or “endpoints” to WP REST API that allows for retrieval of menu data as JSON.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 2,968
- **Downloads (30 days):** 88 (+15.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jcdev518 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jcdev518/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-rest-api-menus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #33 | 146 |
| [json rest api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-rest-api/) | #3 | 9 |
| [menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menus/) | #46 | 102 |
| [wp-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-api/) | #11 | 31 |
| [wp-rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-rest-api/) | #9 | 18 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| JSON | >100 | 6,528 |
| json rest api | >100 | 2,829 |
| menus | >100 | 2,696 |
| wp-api | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp-rest-api | >100 | 6,498 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [Export All URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-urls/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (94) | Jun 25, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-oauth1/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (7) | Aug 5, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Export Media URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-urls/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-content-importer/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (78) | Sep 2, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 9 | [REST API Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-log/) | 5K+ | 3.6/5 (24) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [WP-REST-API V2 Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-v2-menus/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 9, 2022 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP-REST-API Menus safe to use in 2026?
WP-REST-API Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-REST-API Menus?
WP-REST-API Menus is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,968 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-REST-API Menus work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-REST-API Menus 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.

### What PHP version does WP-REST-API Menus need?
WP-REST-API Menus requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP-REST-API Menus last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 26, 2018 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP-REST-API Menus?
WP-REST-API Menus is developed and maintained by jcdev518.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-REST-API Menus?
The most popular alternatives to WP-REST-API Menus are Disable REST API (80K+ installs), Export All URLs (50K+ installs) and Disable WP REST API (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-menus/ · Generated 2026-10-02 15:35 UTC by PageForge