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

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

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
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REST API Log

REST API Log

3.6(24)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View REST API Log

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has accumulated 158K+ total downloads while REST API Log has 113K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.7/5WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
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REST API Log3.6/5
Total Reviews
7WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
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REST API Log24
Active Installs
8.0K+WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
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REST API Log5.0K+
Total Downloads
158K+WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
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REST API Log113K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API LogN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
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REST API Log1 year ago
First Released
2016WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API Log2015
Age
10 yearsWP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API Log11 years
WP Requires
4.4+WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API Log4.7+
PHP Requires
5.4+WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API Logfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API LogFree
Latest Version
0.4.4WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
REST API Log1.7.0

Rating Breakdown

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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

REST API Log

3.6/5(24 reviews)
5
54%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
29%

Recent Reviews

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

REST API Log Reviews

by mydigitalsauce

Do Not Install

It will absolutely wreck your database efficiency, it is adding records incorretly to posts and postmeta. It should of registered its own tables, i regret installing.

by floow95

Does the job, but generates endless post types

The plugin is oding it’s job and for that I am very thankful. A little side note is that it is adding for each log entry a post type to WordPress. On 200.000 API calls per week it has brough our order

by blizam

Thank Goodness This Exists!!

The clowns leaving this a 1 star obviously don’t know what it’s intended for… Yes… do NOT leave this plugin running constantly unless you know what you’re doing and understand your particular WP envir

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server or REST API Log more popular?
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+ active installations while REST API Log has 5.0K+. WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server or REST API Log?
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews, while REST API Log has a 3.6/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server and REST API Log free?
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is free and REST API Log is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server or REST API Log?
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?
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago and REST API Log was last updated 1 year ago.

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