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WP REST API Security

by invisnet

4★ (1 ratings)  ·  Current rank #42022

Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#42022
Peak #34209
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
1.5K
Days tracked
31
1 day
7 days▼ 3320
30 days▲ 3421
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • WP REST API Security currently ranks #42022 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #34209, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Aug 12, 2019 (2,577 days ago).

Ranking history

Ranking history — data table
DateRanking history
2026-09-01#42022
2026-08-31#42022
2026-07-31#43788

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Active installs

Active installs — data table
DateActive installs
2026-09-0110
2026-08-3110
2026-07-3110

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Downloads per day

Details

Authorinvisnet
Current version1.1.2
Versions released
Last updated2019-08-12
Added to directory2019-03-05
Requires WordPress4.9+
Requires PHP7.0+
First tracked here2026-07-23
apirestsecurity

Description

Provides a UI to control which REST API endpoints are enabled and which require authentication.

Frequently asked questions

How many websites use WP REST API Security?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.

How popular is WP REST API Security?

As of September 1, 2026, WP REST API Security ranks #42022 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34209.

When was WP REST API Security last updated?

WP REST API Security was last updated on August 12, 2019 (version 1.1.2).

Who makes WP REST API Security?

WP REST API Security is developed by invisnet. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2019.