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WP REST Cache 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.

WP REST Cache

WP REST Cache

4.9(42)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View WP REST Cache
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, WP REST Cache has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 42 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP REST Cache has accumulated 370K+ total downloads while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 158K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WP REST Cache
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server3.7/5
Total Reviews
42WP REST Cache
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server7
Active Installs
10K+WP REST Cache
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server8.0K+
Total Downloads
370K+WP REST Cache
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server158K+
Support Resolution
100%WP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoWP REST Cache
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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server1 year ago
First Released
2019WP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server2016
Age
7 yearsWP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server10 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+WP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server5.4+
Business Model
FreeWP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a ServerFree
Latest Version
2026.1.3WP REST Cache
WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server0.4.4

Rating Breakdown

WP REST Cache

4.9/5(42 reviews)
5
90%
4
7%
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

WP REST Cache Reviews

by vlaim

Does the job

Nice one! Decreased response time by almost 60%.

by zerfl

Absolutely fantastic!

This plugin is excellent and works exactly as advertised. Definitely worth a perfect rating. I do think the FAQ could be expanded a little more to mention process_cache_relations for custom REST en

by hirngesicht

Works great but honestly it could be so much better

Using this plugin has made my API for filtering products go from finishing the filtering and reaching the user in 2.3 seconds to reaching the user in about 200 ms. A huge improvement indeed. Ho

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 WP REST Cache or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server more popular?
WP REST Cache has 10K+ active installations while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has 8.0K+. WP REST Cache is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP REST Cache or WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server?
WP REST Cache has a 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews, while WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server has a 3.7/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WP REST Cache and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server free?
WP REST Cache 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 — WP REST Cache 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?
WP REST Cache was last updated 1 month ago and WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server was last updated 1 year ago.

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