The REST API Extender is a WordPress plugin that extends the functionality of the WordPress REST API.
As of April 2026, REST API Extender is a WordPress theme plugin with 20 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 775 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Kirki Customizer Framework.
The REST API Extender is a WordPress plugin that extends the functionality of the WordPress REST API.
It provides two main features:
To update the permalink settings, send a POST request to the following endpoint:
/wp-json/raext/permalink-options/v1/settings
The request body should include the following parameters:
permalink_structure (string): The new permalink structure.category_base (string, optional): The new category base.tag_base (string, optional): The new tag base.Example request:
POST /wp-json/raext/permalink-options/v1/settings
Content-Type: application…
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.4.8 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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