Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WooCommerce Legacy REST API currently ranks #151 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #143, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 3,696 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 997% versus the month before (337/day).
- The latest release, v1.0.6, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #151 |
| 2026-09-30 | #147 |
| 2026-08-31 | #144 |
| 2026-07-31 | #144 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 400,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 14,811 |
| 2026-09-30 | 341 |
| 2026-08-31 | 473 |
| 2026-07-31 | 302 |
| 2026-06-30 | 355 |
| 2026-05-31 | 396 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,303 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,421 |
| 2026-02-28 | 601 |
| 2026-01-31 | 572 |
| 2025-12-31 | 715 |
| 2025-11-30 | 529 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,300 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,517 |
| 2025-08-31 | 673 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,101 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,418 |
| 2025-05-31 | 753 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3,384 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,226 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,717 |
| 2025-01-31 | 6,887 |
| 2024-12-31 | 629 |
| 2024-11-30 | 737 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,298 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,619 |
| 2024-08-31 | 886 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.6 |
| Versions released | 7 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2024-01-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The WooCommerce Legacy REST API, which is now part of WooCommerce itself but will be removed in WooCommerce 9.0.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WooCommerce Legacy REST API?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is WooCommerce Legacy REST API?
As of October 17, 2026, WooCommerce Legacy REST API ranks #151 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #143.
When was WooCommerce Legacy REST API last updated?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 1.0.6). It has shipped 7 releases in total.
Who makes WooCommerce Legacy REST API?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2024.
