Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13359
Peak #13334
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.1K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 22
7 days▼ 17
30 days▲ 170
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- REST API Guard currently ranks #13359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13334, first reached on Aug 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4.1, shipped on Sep 9, 2025 (357 days ago) — release #12 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #13359 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13381 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13574 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Sean Fisher |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.1 |
| Versions released | 12 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-09 |
| Added to directory | 2022-10-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Restrict and control access to the REST API.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use REST API Guard?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is REST API Guard?
As of September 1, 2026, REST API Guard ranks #13359 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13334.
When was REST API Guard last updated?
REST API Guard was last updated on September 9, 2025 (version 1.4.1). It has shipped 12 releases in total.
Who makes REST API Guard?
REST API Guard is developed by Sean Fisher. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2022.
