Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#12784
Peak #12766
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All-time downloads
7.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- REST API blocks currently ranks #12784 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #12766, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Jan 3, 2026 (217 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
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Details
| Author | Jonny Harris |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-03 |
| Added to directory | 2021-08-11 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Add gutenberg blocks data into the post / page REST API endpoints.
Frequently asked questions
Is REST API blocks a free plugin?
Yes — REST API blocks is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use REST API blocks?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is REST API blocks?
As of August 8, 2026, REST API blocks ranks #12784 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #12766.
When was REST API blocks last updated?
REST API blocks was last updated on January 3, 2026 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes REST API blocks?
REST API blocks is developed by Jonny Harris. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2021.
