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Make Connector vs WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server (2026)

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

Make Connector

Make Connector

2.7(25)

80K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Make Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7(7)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 7 reviews) while Make Connector leads in active installations (80K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Make Connector has accumulated 480K+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Make Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
25Make Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
80K+Make Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
480K+Make Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
N/AMake Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMake Connector
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2021Make Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
5 yearsMake Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Make Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
7.2+Make Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeMake Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
1.6.6Make Connector
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

Make Connector

2.7/5(25 reviews)
5
36%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
52%

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

3.7/5(7 reviews)
5
57%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
29%

Recent Reviews

Make Connector Reviews

by Sam Steiner

Doesn’t work, no error in logs

I’m using it on a website and it fails to create a new post. On other websites it works but in this specific case it just doesn’t and no error message turns up in the log.txt. This has been the case f

by sadekmefti

Good

v1.6.0 came with some bugs but devs were very fast and responsive to solve the issue and push a new update. Overall, a great plugin.

by bunitas

Crashes posts

After the update, texts posted on WordPress are stripped of formatting and appear as a plain wall of text.

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server Reviews

by springapidev

very good plugin

it is very good plugin, please update.

by Ahmed Hnewa

Good But

Really Useful And Good Plugin But Please 1- Reply on The Support Forum 2- Update it To Work Good With Last WordPress Verison 3 – No Clear Docs 4 – not work with localhost

by majidmad

Not working

Missing parameter oauth_token

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Make Connector or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
Make Connector has 80K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. Make Connector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Make Connector or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
Make Connector has a 2.7/5 rating from 25 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Make Connector and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
Make Connector is free and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Make Connector or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
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?
Make Connector was last updated 1 month ago and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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