JSON API User vs REST API Helper (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, REST API Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while JSON API User leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. JSON API User has accumulated 121K+ total downloads while REST API Helper has 22K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JSON API User | REST API Helper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 600 |
| Total Downloads | 121K+ | ◄ | 22K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.0 | 2.2.8 |
Rating
3.9/5JSON API User
►REST API Helper5/5
Total Reviews
21JSON API User
◄REST API Helper1
Active Installs
1.0K+JSON API User
◄REST API Helper600
Total Downloads
121K+JSON API User
◄REST API Helper22K+
Support Resolution
N/AJSON API User
REST API HelperN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoJSON API User
◄REST API Helper4 years ago
First Released
2013JSON API User
REST API Helper2016
Age
13 yearsJSON API User
REST API Helper10 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+JSON API User
REST API Helper4.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+JSON API User
REST API Helperfalse+
Business Model
FreeJSON API User
REST API HelperFree
Latest Version
4.1.0JSON API User
REST API Helper2.2.8
Rating Breakdown
JSON API User
3.9/5(21 reviews)
5
67%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
24%
REST API Helper
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
JSON API User Reviews
by evgentret
Reset password don’t work
Sending email without link.Plugin used own api system, that obsolete
by Andrey
Rubish
Dont work This topic was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Andrey.
by HectaCon
Waste of time
Waste of time and misleading
REST API Helper Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JSON API User or REST API Helper more popular?
JSON API User has 1.0K+ active installations while REST API Helper has 600. JSON API User is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JSON API User or REST API Helper?
JSON API User has a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews, while REST API Helper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are JSON API User and REST API Helper free?
JSON API User is free and REST API Helper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JSON API User or REST API Helper?
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?
JSON API User was last updated 8 months ago and REST API Helper was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.