Active installs
8K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2416
Peak #2407
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
187.3K
Days tracked
37
1 day▲ 3
7 days▼ 2
30 days▬
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP REST API Controller currently ranks #2416 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2407, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1.2, shipped on Mar 22, 2023 (1,258 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #2416 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2415 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 8,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 8,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Evan Herman |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.2 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2023-03-22 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Enable a UI to toggle visibility and customize properties in WP REST API requests.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP REST API Controller?
WordPress.org reports 8K+ active installs.
How popular is WP REST API Controller?
As of August 31, 2026, WP REST API Controller ranks #2416 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2407.
When was WP REST API Controller last updated?
WP REST API Controller was last updated on March 22, 2023 (version 2.1.2). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes WP REST API Controller?
WP REST API Controller is developed by Evan Herman. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
