# WPSSO REST API

> WPSSO REST API has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 183 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 80/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — WPSSO REST API is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

**Extends the WordPress REST API post, term, and user query results with an array of meta tags and Schema JSON-LD markup.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 19,261
- **Downloads (30 days):** 183 (+35.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 80/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4.33+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** JS Morisset (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jsmoriss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpsso-rest-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #68 | 496 |
| [meta tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/meta-tags/) | #11 | 102 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #28 | 97 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #48 | 357 |
| [schema](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/schema/) | #64 | 498 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | #33 | 10,000 |
| meta tags | >100 | 5,016 |
| rest | #12 | 9,190 |
| rest-api | #12 | 7,570 |
| schema | >100 | 2,846 |

## Version adoption

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

### Is WPSSO REST API safe to use in 2026?
Yes — WPSSO REST API is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WPSSO REST API?
WPSSO REST API is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,261 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WPSSO REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WPSSO REST API up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does WPSSO REST API need?
WPSSO REST API requires PHP 7.4.33 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WPSSO REST API last updated?
The latest version, 3.3.0, was released on September 27, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes WPSSO REST API?
WPSSO REST API is developed and maintained by JS Morisset.

### What are the best alternatives to WPSSO REST API?
The most popular alternatives to WPSSO REST API 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/wpsso-rest-api/ · Generated 2026-10-05 11:00 UTC by PageForge