# API Grid Viewer

> API Grid Viewer has 10+ active installs and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** API Grid Viewer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**API Grid Viewer allows you to test and view JSON API responses directly within the WordPress admin panel. It supports various authentication methods, dynamic parameter management, and displays results in a structured…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 951
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+87.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 24, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** gladwingt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gladwingt/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/api-grid-viewer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid/) | #98 | 140 |
| [postman](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/postman/) | #3 | 3 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 362 |
| [viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/viewer/) | #22 | 39 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| grid | >100 | 4,278 |
| postman | #24 | 55 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,697 |
| viewer | >100 | 1,453 |

## 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 Grid Viewer free?
Yes. API Grid Viewer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is API Grid Viewer safe to use in 2026?
API Grid Viewer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use API Grid Viewer?
API Grid Viewer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 951 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does API Grid Viewer work with WordPress 7.1?
API Grid Viewer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was API Grid Viewer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 24, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes API Grid Viewer?
API Grid Viewer is developed and maintained by gladwingt.

### What are the best alternatives to API Grid Viewer?
The most popular alternatives to API Grid Viewer 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-grid-viewer/ · Generated 2026-10-08 21:28 UTC by PageForge