Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#45330
Peak #34209
Downloads / day
4
prev 2
Downloads (7d)
17
All-time downloads
1.6K
Days tracked
78
1 day▼ 3614
7 days▼ 7262
30 days▼ 2966
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP REST API Security currently ranks #45330 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34209, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Aug 12, 2019 (2,626 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #45330 |
| 2026-09-30 | #39126 |
| 2026-08-31 | #42022 |
| 2026-07-31 | #43788 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-25 | 3 |
| 2026-01-29 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-20 | 1 |
| 2025-10-25 | 2 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | invisnet |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2019-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2019-03-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
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 October 19, 2026, WP REST API Security ranks #45330 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.
