WPGet API – Connect to any external… vs Custom API for WP (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WPGet API – Connect to any external…
10K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPGet API – Connect to any external… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPGet API – Connect to any external… has accumulated 247K+ total downloads while Custom API for WP has 62K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPGet API – Connect to any external… | Custom API for WP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 32 | ► | 44 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 247K+ | ◄ | 62K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.25.4 | 4.5.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPGet API – Connect to any external… averaged approximately 68 daily downloads while Custom API for WP averaged 15.
Recent Reviews
WPGet API – Connect to any external… Reviews
Amazing customer support!
Not only their products are all flowless but the customer support they provide are amazing.
Unbelievable support
The support is unbelievable! They worked with me over two weeks to finish an API connection of a new eshop that I built. My knowledge of programming is very limited, so I asked for assistance from
Solved a problem we were told could not be solved
Very happy with this – and support is always prompt and to the point.
Custom API for WP Reviews
An excellent API and excellent support
I have the free version of miniOrange Custom API installed on my site since I only require a specific API, and it’s more than enough for my needs. After an update, the API I was using stopped working,
Great Plugin and Support
API importer it is a bit on the expensive side but will save you hundreds of hours of importing products to your website. So it is balancing out. Customer service and help is excellent. If you have to
Miniorange is the best product API importer
I’m happy to say that Mini Orange exceeded all my expectations, and their customer service, especially from Swapnil, has been the best I’ve ever experienced.While searching for a reliable plugin to im
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