# API for Ninja Forms

> API for Ninja Forms has 10+ active installs and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** API for Ninja Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**API for Ninja Forms is the best, most powerful, and feature-complete REST API solution for Ninja Forms. Effortlessly export and integrate your form submissions with external applications, webhooks, and analytics…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 723
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (+152.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sightfactory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sightfactory/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/api-for-ninja-forms/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [ninja forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ninja-forms/) | #27 | 53 |
| [NinjaForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ninjaforms/) | #5 | 6 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| ninja forms | >100 | 671 |
| NinjaForms | #8 | 32 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,634 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Make Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/integromat-connector/) | 70K+ | 2.7/5 (25) | Feb 9, 2026 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-cache/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Jul 25, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 8 | [WPGraphQL for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgraphql-acf/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 8, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [WP REST API Controller](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-controller/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Mar 22, 2023 | 38/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is API for Ninja Forms free?
Yes. API for Ninja Forms is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is API for Ninja Forms safe to use in 2026?
API for Ninja Forms is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use API for Ninja Forms?
API for Ninja Forms is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 723 times since it launched in July 2025. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does API for Ninja Forms work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested API for Ninja Forms up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

### What PHP version does API for Ninja Forms need?
API for Ninja Forms requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was API for Ninja Forms last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes API for Ninja Forms?
API for Ninja Forms is developed and maintained by sightfactory.

### What are the best alternatives to API for Ninja Forms?
The most popular alternatives to API for Ninja Forms are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-for-ninja-forms/ · Generated 2026-10-06 22:03 UTC by PageForge