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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs Convert Blocks to JSON (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
Convert Blocks to JSON

Convert Blocks to JSON

0(0)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Convert Blocks to JSON

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 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while Convert Blocks to JSON has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Convert Blocks to JSONN/A
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Convert Blocks to JSON0
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Convert Blocks to JSON30
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Convert Blocks to JSON1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSONN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Convert Blocks to JSON1 month ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSON2024
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSON2 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSON4.0+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSON7.4+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSONFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Convert Blocks to JSON1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

Convert Blocks to JSON

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

Convert Blocks to JSON Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Convert Blocks to JSON more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while Convert Blocks to JSON has 30. 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 Convert Blocks to JSON?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while Convert Blocks to JSON has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and Convert Blocks to JSON free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and Convert Blocks to JSON is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Convert Blocks to JSON?
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 Convert Blocks to JSON was last updated 1 month ago.

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