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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs REST API Helper (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
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REST API Helper

REST API Helper

5(1)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Helper has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WordPress REST API (Version 2) leads in active installations (10K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while REST API Helper has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Helper5/5
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Helper1
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Helper600
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Helper22K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API HelperN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Helper4 years ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Helper2016
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Helper10 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Helper4.0+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Helperfalse+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API HelperFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Helper2.2.8

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

REST API Helper

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

REST API Helper Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or REST API Helper more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while REST API Helper has 600. 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 REST API Helper?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while REST API Helper has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and REST API Helper free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and REST API Helper is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) 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?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) was last updated 8 years ago and REST API Helper was last updated 4 years ago.

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