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…

WPGet API – Connect to any external…

5(32)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WPGet API – Connect to any external…
VS
Custom API for WP

Custom API for WP

4.8(44)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Custom API for WP

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

Rating
5/5WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP4.8/5
Total Reviews
32WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP44
Active Installs
10K+WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP1.0K+
Total Downloads
247K+WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP62K+
Support Resolution
N/AWPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WPN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP3 months ago
First Released
2021WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP2020
Age
5 yearsWPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP6 years
WP Requires
5.6+WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP5.4+
Business Model
FreeWPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WPFree
Latest Version
2.25.4WPGet API – Connect to any external…
Custom API for WP4.5.0

Rating Breakdown

WPGet API – Connect to any external…

5/5(32 reviews)
5
97%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Custom API for WP

4.8/5(44 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

WPGet API – Connect to any external… Reviews

by phatrides

Amazing customer support!

Not only their products are all flowless but the customer support they provide are amazing.

by its4yougr

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

by tilianova

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

by egalland

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,

by eugenb_44b5h7e

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

by garmentdecor

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPGet API – Connect to any external… or Custom API for WP more popular?
WPGet API – Connect to any external… has 10K+ active installations while Custom API for WP has 1.0K+. WPGet API – Connect to any external… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPGet API – Connect to any external… or Custom API for WP?
WPGet API – Connect to any external… has a 5/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Custom API for WP has a 4.8/5 rating from 44 reviews.
Are WPGet API – Connect to any external… and Custom API for WP free?
WPGet API – Connect to any external… is free and Custom API for WP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPGet API – Connect to any external… or Custom API for WP?
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?
WPGet API – Connect to any external… was last updated 1 week ago and Custom API for WP was last updated 3 months ago.

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