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WP REST Cache vs REST API Toolbox (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP REST Cache

WP REST Cache

4.9(42)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP REST Cache
VS
REST API Toolbox

REST API Toolbox

5(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View REST API Toolbox

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Toolbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while WP REST Cache leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP REST Cache has accumulated 370K+ total downloads while REST API Toolbox has 41K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WP REST Cache
►
REST API Toolbox5/5
Total Reviews
42WP REST Cache
◄
REST API Toolbox8
Active Installs
10K+WP REST Cache
◄
REST API Toolbox2.0K+
Total Downloads
370K+WP REST Cache
◄
REST API Toolbox41K+
Support Resolution
100%WP REST Cache
REST API ToolboxN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP REST Cache
◄
REST API Toolbox1 year ago
First Released
2019WP REST Cache
REST API Toolbox2016
Age
7 yearsWP REST Cache
REST API Toolbox10 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP REST Cache
REST API Toolbox4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP REST Cache
REST API Toolboxfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP REST Cache
REST API ToolboxFree
Latest Version
2026.1.3WP REST Cache
REST API Toolbox1.4.4

Rating Breakdown

WP REST Cache

4.9/5(42 reviews)
5
90%
4
7%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%

REST API Toolbox

5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP REST Cache Reviews

by vlaim

Does the job

Nice one! Decreased response time by almost 60%.

by zerfl

Absolutely fantastic!

This plugin is excellent and works exactly as advertised. Definitely worth a perfect rating. I do think the FAQ could be expanded a little more to mention process_cache_relations for custom REST en

by hirngesicht

Works great but honestly it could be so much better

Using this plugin has made my API for filtering products go from finishing the filtering and reaching the user in 2.3 seconds to reaching the user in about 200 ms. A huge improvement indeed. Ho

REST API Toolbox Reviews

by Robert Doyle

Superb utility. Thanks.

Superb utility. Thanks ! Needs to be part of Core WP.

by Héctor Cruz

Come back pls

amazing plugin

by immwi

Lightweight and strong

A very usable plugin for under the hood tweaking and enhanced security.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP REST Cache or REST API Toolbox more popular?
WP REST Cache has 10K+ active installations while REST API Toolbox has 2.0K+. WP REST Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP REST Cache or REST API Toolbox?
WP REST Cache has a 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews, while REST API Toolbox has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are WP REST Cache and REST API Toolbox free?
WP REST Cache is free and REST API Toolbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP REST Cache or REST API Toolbox?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP REST Cache was last updated 1 month ago and REST API Toolbox was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.