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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms (2026)

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

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

4.2(34)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View WordPress REST API (Version 2)
VS
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms

Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 34 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms has 232.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Custom JSON Export for Gravity FormsN/A
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms0
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms0
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms232
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity FormsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms7 months ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms2025
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms1 year
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms6.7+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms8.0+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity FormsFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms2.27

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

4.2/5(34 reviews)
5
76%
4
0%
3
9%
2
0%
1
15%

Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms

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

Recent Reviews

WordPress REST API (Version 2) Reviews

by tazotodua

TOTAL IGNORANCE TO USERS

As we stated, this plugin was way long abandonded, and integrated in WP, and even after request https://wordpress.org/support/topic/why-there-is-no-clear-indication-that-it-is-no-longer-used/ the de

by sachintonte

PHP 7.2 compatibility errors on rest-api

Can you please confirm/deny the PHP 7.2 compatibility? I’m receiving this error report on a PHP 7.2 compatibility test: FILE: /nas/content/live/devreplicon1/wp-content/plugins/rest-api/lib/endpoints/c

by SuperBomd

Bug

Call to undefined function get_registered_meta_keys() in wp-content\plugins\rest-api\lib\fields\class-wp-rest-meta-fields.php on line 244

Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms has 0. WordPress REST API (Version 2) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms?
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?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) was last updated 8 years ago and Custom JSON Export for Gravity Forms was last updated 7 months ago.

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