API Grid Viewer
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…
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where API Grid Viewer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| postman | #24 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| viewer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About API Grid Viewer
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 format.
Features:
- Test JSON APIs with different authentication options (None, Key, Bearer, Basic).
- Dynamically add parameters to your API request.
- View the API response as a table or formatted JSON.
- Search through the API response results.
- Download the response in json.
- Works with no external libraries, using jQuery and native WordPress functions.
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Icons
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External Services
This plugin uses the “Buy Me a Coffee” service to allow users to support the developer through donations. The service enables users to make one-time contributions to support creators and developers.
What the service is and what it is used for:
The “Buy Me a Coffee” service provides a platform for users to financially support creators, developers, and artists. This plugin includes a button that allows users to make donations to the plugin author directly via their Buy Me a Coffee page.
What data is sent and when:
When a user clicks the “Buy Me a Coffee” button in the plugin, they are redirected to the Buy Me a Coffee website. At that point, the following data may be shared:
– The user’s click action is recorded by Buy Me a Coffee, which may include referral data indicating that the user came from this plugin.
No personal data is collected or sent by this plugin itself; the transaction and any data handling are managed entirely by the Buy Me a Coffee service once the user is redirected.
Links to the service’s terms of service and privacy policy:
– Buy Me a Coffee Terms of Service
– Buy Me a Coffee Privacy Policy
Please review these documents to understand how your data is handled when using this service.
License
This plugin is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
This plugin is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this plugin. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html.
Installation
- Upload the
api-grid-viewerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Use the API Grid Viewer menu in the admin area to test your APIs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this plugin safe to use?
Yes, it securely handles API requests within the WordPress admin panel and uses safe methods for making API calls.
Can I modify or redistribute this plugin?
This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 (or later). You are free to modify or redistribute the code in accordance with the GPLv2 license.
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FAQ
API Grid Viewer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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