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

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5(28)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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, 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

Rating
1.5/5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
28WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
400K+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
0%WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2024WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
2 yearsWooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
6.2+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeWooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
1.0.5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5/5(28 reviews)
5
7%
4
0%
3
7%
2
7%
1
79%

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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

Recent Reviews

WooCommerce Legacy REST API Reviews

by alfredobenni

The Chaos

You’ve done a huge mess. E-commerce doesn’t work anymore.

by shopstyle

Depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

I’m glad it exists, but sadly it has lots of depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

by pradhanmukesh2008

Very good plugin

Its Amazing

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 WooCommerce Legacy REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has 400K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. WooCommerce Legacy REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WooCommerce Legacy REST API or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has a 1.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WooCommerce Legacy REST API and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API 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 — WooCommerce Legacy REST API 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?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API was last updated 1 year ago and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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