Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Require Auth Users REST Endpoint currently ranks #21648 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 30+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 40+ today — it crossed the 40+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 3 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 43% versus the month before (2/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.0, shipped on Jan 13, 2026 (285 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #21648 |
| 2026-09-30 | #22559 |
| 2026-08-31 | #22889 |
| 2026-07-31 | #23402 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-27 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sal Ferrarello |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.0 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-13 |
| Added to directory | 2024-07-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Require authentication when accessing the /wp-json/wp/v2/users REST API endpoint.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Require Auth Users REST Endpoint?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Require Auth Users REST Endpoint?
As of October 25, 2026, Require Auth Users REST Endpoint ranks #21648 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Require Auth Users REST Endpoint last updated?
Require Auth Users REST Endpoint was last updated on January 13, 2026 (version 1.0.0). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Require Auth Users REST Endpoint?
Require Auth Users REST Endpoint is developed by Sal Ferrarello. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2024.
