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Make Connector vs WP REST API Controller (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 Controller

WP REST API Controller

4.3(12)

9.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP REST API Controller

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP REST API Controller has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 12 reviews) while Make Connector leads in active installations (80K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Make Connector has accumulated 480K+ total downloads while WP REST API Controller has 184K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5Make Connector
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WP REST API Controller4.3/5
Total Reviews
25Make Connector
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WP REST API Controller12
Active Installs
80K+Make Connector
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WP REST API Controller9.0K+
Total Downloads
480K+Make Connector
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WP REST API Controller184K+
Support Resolution
N/AMake Connector
WP REST API ControllerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoMake Connector
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WP REST API Controller3 years ago
First Released
2021Make Connector
WP REST API Controller2016
Age
5 yearsMake Connector
WP REST API Controller10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Make Connector
WP REST API Controller4.7+
PHP Requires
7.2+Make Connector
WP REST API Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeMake Connector
WP REST API ControllerFree
Latest Version
1.6.6Make Connector
WP REST API Controller2.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Make Connector

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

WP REST API Controller

4.3/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

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 Controller Reviews

by meirk

taxonomies not saving

taxonomies not saving – no response from support This topic was modified 4 years, 9 months ago by meirk.

by elec1123

It is not removed from the plugin.

It is not removed from the plugin.

Just great

This thing saved me a lot of time trying to expose Woocommerce product price directly in WordPress API, awesome!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Make Connector or WP REST API Controller more popular?
Make Connector has 80K+ active installations while WP REST API Controller has 9.0K+. Make Connector is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Make Connector or WP REST API Controller?
Make Connector has a 2.7/5 rating from 25 reviews, while WP REST API Controller has a 4.3/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Make Connector and WP REST API Controller free?
Make Connector is free and WP REST API Controller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Make Connector or WP REST API Controller?
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 Controller was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.