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WPGraphQL 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.

WPGraphQL

WPGraphQL

4.9(48)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks 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
View WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPGraphQL has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 48 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPGraphQL has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WPGraphQL
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
48WPGraphQL
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
30K+WPGraphQL
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
1.4M+WPGraphQL
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWPGraphQL
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2020WPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
6 yearsWPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
6.0+WPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+WPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeWPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
2.10.1WPGraphQL
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

WPGraphQL

4.9/5(48 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
2%
2
0%
1
0%

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

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

Recent Reviews

WPGraphQL Reviews

by con

Speedy

GraphQL vs. REST API 10 : 0 Thank you for this plugin. Building my headless application with WPGraphQL is fun. The repl interface to test queries is A+.

by psychosispicks

Performance performance performance

I’m so glad I decided to transition to a headless WP, and WPGraphQL made this possible, convenient and super fast.

by benknight

Unreliable

I operate a large blog that uses WordPress as a headless CMS with a Next.JS frontend, which is largely enabled by this plugin. Let me just say first that creating an entire alternative third-party dat

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 WPGraphQL or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
WPGraphQL has 30K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. WPGraphQL is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPGraphQL or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
WPGraphQL has a 4.9/5 rating from 48 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WPGraphQL and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
WPGraphQL 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 — WPGraphQL 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?
WPGraphQL was last updated 2 weeks ago and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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