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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs Random Quote Display (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
Random Quote Display

Random Quote Display

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Random Quote Display

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 Random Quote Display has 794.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Random Quote DisplayN/A
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Random Quote Display0
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Random Quote Display0
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Random Quote Display794
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote DisplayN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Random Quote Display1 year ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote Display2024
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote Display2 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote Display5.0+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote Display7.0+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote DisplayFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Random Quote Display1.0

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

Random Quote Display

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

Random Quote Display Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Random Quote Display more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while Random Quote Display 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 Random Quote Display?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while Random Quote Display has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and Random Quote Display free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and Random Quote Display is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Random Quote Display?
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 Random Quote Display was last updated 1 year ago.

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