WooCommerce Legacy REST API 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.
WooCommerce Legacy REST API
400K+ active installs
Free
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 7 reviews) while WooCommerce Legacy REST API leads in active installations (400K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce Legacy REST API has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WooCommerce Legacy REST API | WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 1.5/5 | ► | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 28 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 400K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.3M+ | ◄ | 158K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2016 | |
| Age | 2 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.2+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 0.4.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WooCommerce Legacy REST API averaged approximately 1,111 daily downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server averaged 129.
Recent Reviews
WooCommerce Legacy REST API Reviews
The Chaos
You’ve done a huge mess. E-commerce doesn’t work anymore.
Depreciation messages in PHP 8.3
I’m glad it exists, but sadly it has lots of depreciation messages in PHP 8.3
Very good plugin
Its Amazing
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server Reviews
very good plugin
it is very good plugin, please update.
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
Not working
Missing parameter oauth_token
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