Description
At a glance
WP REST Cache v2026.3.1 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews, updated July 25, 2026, requires WordPress 4.7+ & PHP 7.0+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Are you facing speed issues, using the WordPress REST API? This plugin will allow WordPress to cache the responses of the REST API, making it much faster.
This plugin offers:
- Caching of all default WordPress REST API
GET-endpoints. - Caching of (custom) post type endpoints.
- Caching of (custom) taxonomy endpoints.
- Automated flushing of caches if (some of) its contents are edited.
- Manual flushing of all caches.
- Manual flushing of specific caches.
- A counter how many times a cache has been retrieved.
- Specifying after what time the cache should be timed out.
- Registering custom endpoints for caching.
- Automatic cache regeneration.
WP REST Cache Pro
For more advanced features, check out our WP REST Cache Pro plugin:
- Configure custom endpoints for caching through the wp-admin interface.
- Configure relationships within endpoints.
- No coding required.
Installation from within WordPress
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’ (or ‘My Sites > Network Admin > Plugins > Add New’ if you are on a multisite installation).
- Search for ‘WP REST Cache’.
- Activate the WP REST Cache plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to “after activation” below.
Installation manually
- Upload the
wp-rest-cachefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the WP REST Cache plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to “after activation” below.
After activation
- Visit ‘Plugins > Must-Use’ (or ‘My Sites > Network Admin > Plugins > Must-Use’ if you are on a multisite installation).
- Check if the ‘WP REST Cache – Must-Use Plugin’ is there, if not copy the file
wp-rest-cache.phpfrom the/sourcesfolder of the WP REST Cache Plugin to the folder/wp-content/mu-plugins/.
Optionally:
The default timeout for caches generated by the WP REST Cache plugin is set to 1 year. If you want to change this:
- Visit ‘Settings > WP REST Cache’.
- Change the Cache timeout.
Frequently asked questions
What is WP REST Cache?
WP REST Cache is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2026.3.1. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is WP REST Cache free to download?
Yes — WP REST Cache 2026.3.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 42 reviews.
How do I install WP REST Cache 2026.3.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for WP REST Cache?
WP REST Cache 2026.3.1 requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was WP REST Cache last updated?
Version 2026.3.1 was last updated on July 25, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the WP REST Cache download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2026.3.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2026.3.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 25, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (42 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 or higher |
| Author | Acato |
| Tags | api, cache, rest, rest-cache, wp-rest-api |
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