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REST WP

by Rajin Sharwar · WordPress.org page

v1.0.0 Tested up to WP 6.1.12 PHP 5.6+

REST WP has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,120 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 2, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.1.12.

REST WP at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
1,120
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is REST WP well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.1.12, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Send API requests to any endpoint(External or Internal) from within your WordPress dashboard
  • Choose from a variety of request methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to meet your specific needs
  • Customize your request with headers and a body for more precise API calls
  • View real-time response data including response code, latency, and full response content to get a better understanding of your API’s performance and…
  • Streamline your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools
  • User-friendly interface makes it easy for both developers and non-developers to use
  • Secure and reliable use of the WordPress HTTP API for all HTTP requests
  • Easily add additional headers to your request with the click of a button
  • Works with any API that allows for HTTP requests
  • Compact and lightweight plugin that won’t slow down your website
  • Compatible with all major WordPress themes and plugins
  • Built with developers in mind – easy to extend and customize

Details

Say goodbye to juggling multiple tools - REST WP allows you to test and utilize APIs with ease, all from within your WordPress dashboard! Effortlessly …

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • api-testing
  • rest-api
  • wp-rest-api

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Version
1.0.0
Last updated
Jan 2, 2023
First published
Jan 2, 2023
Requires WordPress
3.9
Tested up to
6.1.12
Requires PHP
5.6
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

REST WP FAQ

What does REST WP do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, REST WP offers Send API requests to any endpoint(External or Internal) from within your WordPress dashboard, Choose from a variety of request methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to meet your specific needs, Customize your request with headers and a body for more precise API calls, View real-time response data including response code, latency, and full response content to get a better understanding of your API’s performance and and Streamline your workflow by eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools.

How many active installs does REST WP have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for REST WP as of September 7, 2026.

Is REST WP still maintained?

The last release was on January 2, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is REST WP free?

REST WP is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.