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Headless Bridge by Crux

Zero-runtime headless WordPress API with pre-compiled responses for maximum performance. 10x faster than traditional WPGraphQL.

By andyryan·Next.js·Free
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As of April 2026, Headless Bridge by Crux is a WordPress next.js plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 80 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Top alternative: Frontend View For Headless CMS.

0/5Rating
0active installs
80total downloads
3 monthssince 2026

Overview

Headless Bridge by Crux is a high-performance headless WordPress solution that pre-compiles your content into optimized JSON responses. Unlike traditional REST API or WPGraphQL solutions that calculate data on-the-fly, Headless Bridge compiles everything when you save a post, resulting in lightning-fast API responses.

Why Headless Bridge?

Traditional headless WordPress setups suffer from “Plugin Bloat”:
* They calculate data on-the-fly, leading to slow TTFB (Time To First Byte)
* Complex, nested JSON structures that frontend developers struggle with
* Every request hits the database and runs PHP logic
* Performance degrades as your site grows

Headless Bridge uses a “Zero-Runtime” architecture:
* Pre-calculates the entire API response when a post is SAVED
* Stores f…

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.9.1
PHP7.4+ required

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Changelog

1.0.2

  • Fix: WordPress.org compliance – Removed all license validation code from free version
  • Fix: WordPress.org compliance – Changed all prefixes from “hb” to “headbridge” (4+ character requirement)
  • Enhancement: All features now fully functional in free version with zero restrictions
  • Info: Standard/Agency features (ACF, Webhooks, Auto-updates) available as separate addon plugin
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Jan 23, 2026
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
6.9.1
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
80
Added
Jan 22, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

next.jsheadlessjamstackrest-apiperformance

Developer

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