AIR Badge vs WP API (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, WP API has a higher user rating (2.5/5 from 2 reviews) while AIR Badge leads in active installations (10 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. AIR Badge has accumulated 2.5K+ total downloads while WP API has 8.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AIR Badge | WP API | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10 | 10 | |
| Total Downloads | 2.5K+ | ► | 8.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 16 years ago | ► | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Age | 18 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.2+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7 | 1.0.3 |
Rating
N/AAIR Badge
►WP API2.5/5
Total Reviews
0AIR Badge
►WP API2
Active Installs
10AIR Badge
WP API10
Total Downloads
2.5K+AIR Badge
►WP API8.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AAIR Badge
WP APIN/A
Last Updated
16 years agoAIR Badge
►WP API13 years ago
First Released
2008AIR Badge
WP API2012
Age
18 yearsAIR Badge
WP API14 years
WP Requires
2.2+AIR Badge
WP API2.8+
PHP Requires
false+AIR Badge
WP APIfalse+
Business Model
FreeAIR Badge
WP APIFree
Latest Version
0.7AIR Badge
WP API1.0.3
Rating Breakdown
AIR Badge
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP API
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AIR Badge or WP API more popular?
AIR Badge has 10 active installations while WP API has 10. WP API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — AIR Badge or WP API?
AIR Badge has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while WP API has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are AIR Badge and WP API free?
AIR Badge is free and WP API is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — AIR Badge or WP API?
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?
AIR Badge was last updated 16 years ago and WP API was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.