WPGet API – Connect to any external… vs WP Simple Web Services (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPGet API – Connect to any external… has accumulated 247K+ total downloads while WP Simple Web Services has 6.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPGet API – Connect to any external… | WP Simple Web Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 32 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 247K+ | ◄ | 6.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2013 | |
| Age | 5 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.25.4 | 1.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
WPGet API – Connect to any external…
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Download Trends
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.
WP Simple Web Services Reviews
No reviews yet
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