WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API
by David Anderson / Team Updraft · Uncategorized
Also makes 15 other plugins · 7.3M+ installs across the portfolio →
Connect any REST API to WordPress. WPGet API enables easy API integration, allowing you to display API data without any code.
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M WP Mayor reviewed this plugin WPGetAPI Review: Connect WordPress to APIs Read review ↗Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈19K estimated
Momentum
+21%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “json” for “basic auth”. “json” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “basic auth” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
91 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.7%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 268.9K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,766 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 2 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 79 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 32 reviews, smoothed to 4.45★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.0
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
24%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.2
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| api connect | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| external api your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| api integration | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| base64 | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| json rest api shortcode | #2 | #2 | — |
| external | #6 | #5 | up 1 |
| rest api | #7 | #4 | 0 |
| api your tag | #7 | #5 | 0 |
| endpoint your tag | #8 | #4 | down 1 |
| json api | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| rest your tag | #9 | #8 | down 1 |
| basic auth | #5 | #3 | down 1 |
| authorization | #6 | #7 | down 1 |
| forecast | #6 | #4 | 0 |
| connect api | #4 | #4 | — |
| acf rest api | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| endpoint api | #4 | #4 | 0 |
| json rest api | #8 | #6 | down 1 |
| block rest api | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| remove rest api | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
128 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 80 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “json” for “basic auth”. “json” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “basic auth” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 15.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v2.25.5 · 18 May 2026
96
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 87% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.3 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Jan 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ phatrides10mo ago
Not only their products are all flowless but the customer support they provide are amazing.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ its4yougr11mo ago
The support is unbelievable! They worked with me over two weeks to finish an API connection of a new eshop that I built. My knowledge of programming is very limited, so I asked for assistance from the WPGet API support. From the beginning, Mr. Josef took over all of the configuration and programming to finish the plugin connection. All of the orders get on the ERP w/o any problems, and when I update any of them, they get updated to the ERP also. The plugin works like a charm! I am pleased with the installation since it saved me lots of money. Mr. Josef and the whole support team worked even on the weekends to finish the project. They were always very kind and polite in our communications! I highly recommend the plugin but mostly the support of it. They are SUPER!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tilianova1.5y ago
Very happy with this – and support is always prompt and to the point.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Elise1.6y ago
Easy to connect. Very fast and helpful support!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ipshwitz1.9y ago
Was fighting for days trying to figure out where my problem was. Reached out to support and after a few emails, they found my solution and fixed it for me! A simple oversight on my end, but thankful for their help.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ MatthewQ1.9y ago
Used this to connect to Amazon API, very easy to understand. Had a few issues with Payload, support has been working with me daily tor try and fix it. Thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ msg27131.9y ago
highly recommend. support has been better than any other plugin I’ve paid for.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jbender9292.9y ago
The plug-in is exactly what I was looking for. I also had a question about some functionality and the support was able to help me get it working just like I needed.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.25.5 TWEAK: WP 7.0 compatibility for WPGetAPI & premium add-ons. 2.25.5
- — Version 2.25.4 FIX: Resolved JSON body parsing issue on endpoint import. TWEAK: Remove endpoints data when an API is deleted from the setup page. TWEAK: Updated minimum requirements to PHP 7.2 and WordPress 5.6. 2.25.4
- — Version 2.25.3 FIX: Fixed pagination not working in API to Posts when importing from an external WordPress REST API. FIX: Issue in query parameter when ‘=’ sign in last of the query parameter. FIX: Webpage layout issues caused by HTML 2.25.3
- — Version 2.25.2 FIX: Resolve incorrect call to the _load_textdomain_just_in_time function for WordPress 6.8. FIX: When calling a URL with JSON in the query string, sanitize_url causes an issue. TWEAK: Replace the updraftplus.com URL wit 2.25.2
- — Version 2.25.1 FIX: After token refresh show the wrong response code in action logs. FIX: The Hide/Show test Result button toggles all the endpoint test results rather than individual endpoints’s test result. REFACTOR: Make the WPGetAP 2.25.1
- — Version 2.2.10 FIX: Clear Test Endpoint results when adding a new endpoint. 2.2.10
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.25.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.5 WPGet API <= 2.2.10 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Server-Side Request Forgery ↗
- Patched Medium · 6.3 WPGetAPI 2.1.0 - 2.2.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Options Update ↗2023-10-02 Missing Authorization Affects 2.1.0 - 2.2.2 Patched in 2.2.2
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 95 languages, 1 at 90% or more
Plus 71 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Connect any REST API to WordPress. WPGet API enables easy API integration, allowing you to display API data..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 11 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 11 of 11 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 9 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,701 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "JSON" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-07-10 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-07-09 10K+ → 9K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2024-07-06 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-07-05 10K+ → 9K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2024-07-04 9K+ → 10K+ up after 64 days in tier
- 2024-05-01 8K+ → 9K+ up after 62 days in tier
- 2024-02-29 7K+ → 8K+ up after 54 days in tier
- 2024-01-06 6K+ → 7K+ up after 70 days in tier
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The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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