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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server (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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VS
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
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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 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

WordPress REST API (Version 2)

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

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. 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 WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WordPress REST API (Version 2) or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
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 WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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