REST API Helper vs Add Smart App Banner (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, REST API Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. REST API Helper has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Add Smart App Banner has 7.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | REST API Helper | Add Smart App Banner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 6 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ◄ | 7.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Age | 10 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 2.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.8 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5REST API Helper
◄Add Smart App Banner4/5
Total Reviews
1REST API Helper
►Add Smart App Banner6
Active Installs
600REST API Helper
◄Add Smart App Banner200
Total Downloads
22K+REST API Helper
◄Add Smart App Banner7.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AREST API Helper
Add Smart App BannerN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoREST API Helper
◄Add Smart App Banner10 years ago
First Released
2016REST API Helper
Add Smart App Banner2015
Age
10 yearsREST API Helper
Add Smart App Banner11 years
WP Requires
4.0+REST API Helper
Add Smart App Banner2.7+
PHP Requires
false+REST API Helper
Add Smart App Bannerfalse+
Business Model
FreeREST API Helper
Add Smart App BannerFree
Latest Version
2.2.8REST API Helper
Add Smart App Banner1.0
Rating Breakdown
REST API Helper
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Add Smart App Banner
4/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
17%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is REST API Helper or Add Smart App Banner more popular?
REST API Helper has 600 active installations while Add Smart App Banner has 200. REST API Helper is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — REST API Helper or Add Smart App Banner?
REST API Helper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while Add Smart App Banner has a 4/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are REST API Helper and Add Smart App Banner free?
REST API Helper is free and Add Smart App Banner is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — REST API Helper or Add Smart App Banner?
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?
REST API Helper was last updated 4 years ago and Add Smart App Banner was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.