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WordPress REST API (Version 2) vs WP-REST-API V2 Menus (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
WP-REST-API V2 Menus

WP-REST-API V2 Menus

5(6)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP-REST-API V2 Menus

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP-REST-API V2 Menus has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while WordPress REST API (Version 2) leads in active installations (10K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WordPress REST API (Version 2) has accumulated 534K+ total downloads while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has 166K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5WordPress REST API (Version 2)
►
WP-REST-API V2 Menus5/5
Total Reviews
34WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
WP-REST-API V2 Menus6
Active Installs
10K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
WP-REST-API V2 Menus3.0K+
Total Downloads
534K+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
◄
WP-REST-API V2 Menus166K+
Support Resolution
N/AWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 MenusN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoWordPress REST API (Version 2)
►
WP-REST-API V2 Menus3 years ago
First Released
2009WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 Menus2016
Age
17 yearsWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 Menus10 years
WP Requires
4.6+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 Menus4.4+
PHP Requires
false+WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 Menusfalse+
Business Model
FreeWordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 MenusFree
Latest Version
2.0-beta15WordPress REST API (Version 2)
WP-REST-API V2 Menus0.12.1

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 V2 Menus

5/5(6 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

WP-REST-API V2 Menus Reviews

by Sarankumar

Working as expected

Thank you for your time effort on this plugin. Please keep update on this plugin and requesting you to maintain it.

by davidfh34

Perfecto

Perfecto y simple

by beltranrengifo

It does the job and saves time!

The plugin works fine and is really helpful when using the REST api.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WordPress REST API (Version 2) or WP-REST-API V2 Menus more popular?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has 10K+ active installations while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has 3.0K+. 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 V2 Menus?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) has a 4.2/5 rating from 34 reviews, while WP-REST-API V2 Menus has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are WordPress REST API (Version 2) and WP-REST-API V2 Menus free?
WordPress REST API (Version 2) is free and WP-REST-API V2 Menus 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 V2 Menus?
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 V2 Menus was last updated 3 years ago.

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