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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs Get Json Api (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
Get Json Api

Get Json Api

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Get Json Api

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while Get Json Api has 2.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Json ApiN/A
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Json Api0
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Json Api10
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Json Api2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json ApiN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Json Api12 years ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json Api2014
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json Api12 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json Api3.4+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json Apifalse+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json ApiFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Json Api0.1

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

Get Json Api

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

Get Json Api Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Get Json Api more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while Get Json Api has 10. 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 Get Json Api?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while Get Json Api has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and Get Json Api free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and Get Json Api is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Get Json 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?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) was last updated 8 years ago and Get Json Api was last updated 12 years ago.

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