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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer (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
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer

Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer

4.9(78)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 78 reviews) while WordPress REST API (Version 2) leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer has 390K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer4.9/5
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer78
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer6.0K+
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer390K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer100%
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer1 month ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer2015
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer11 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer5.3+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer7.0+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content ImporterFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer2.0.10

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer

4.9/5(78 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

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

Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer Reviews

by nicmare

such a clever plugin

learning curve is very steep with the plugin but it simply works and i fell in love with it! i use it for everything: fetching flight prices, weather data, syncing wordpress blocks / content across di

by bizboosta

Great experience with this plugin!

Bernhard was fantastic in assisting with an issue I believed I was having with the plugin. It was my fault user error because I had spacing in my query/script. I definitely appreciate his effort and f

by tpbey

responsive and fast developers

This plugin does everything that I need it to do, and when the guys who made my API fell down on the job, the JSON Content Importer guys really helped me out and I was able to get the job done. Highly

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer has 6.0K+. 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 Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer has a 4.9/5 rating from 78 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer?
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 Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer was last updated 1 month ago.

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