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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs REST API Meta Support (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
REST API Meta Support

REST API Meta Support

5(2)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View REST API Meta Support

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, REST API Meta Support has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while WordPress REST API (Version 2) leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while REST API Meta Support has 7.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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REST API Meta Support5/5
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
REST API Meta Support2
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
REST API Meta Support7.0K+
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
REST API Meta Support7.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta SupportN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
►
REST API Meta Support5 years ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta Support2020
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta Support6 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta Support1.0+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta Support7.0+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta SupportFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
REST API Meta Support1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

REST API Meta Support

5/5(2 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 Meta Support Reviews

by mortgageyields

Excellent plugin

Worked immediately upon activation.

by Pericor

Works as Described

This plugin was developed and used to generate pages with a review plugin configured programatically using the rest API per page and works as described.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or REST API Meta Support more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while REST API Meta Support has 7.0K+. 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 REST API Meta Support?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while REST API Meta Support has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and REST API Meta Support free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and REST API Meta Support 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 Meta Support?
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 Meta Support was last updated 5 years ago.

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