# Custom API Creator

> Custom API Creator has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom API Creator 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.

**Custom API Creator is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows developers and site owners to create custom REST API endpoints with ease. This plugin bridges the gap between your WordPress content and custom applications…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 816
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+108.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 7, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mehdi Rezaei (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mehdiraized/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-api-creator/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [api builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api-builder/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-api/) | #3 | 4 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |
| [wp-json](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/) | #11 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| api builder | >100 | 4,679 |
| custom api | >100 | 10,000 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,538 |
| wp-json | >100 | 5,836 |

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

### Is Custom API Creator safe to use in 2026?
Custom API Creator 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 Custom API Creator?
Custom API Creator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 816 times since it launched in October 2024. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom API Creator work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom API Creator is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom API Creator need?
Custom API Creator requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom API Creator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on October 7, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Custom API Creator?
Custom API Creator is developed and maintained by Mehdi Rezaei.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom API Creator?
The most popular alternatives to Custom API Creator 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/custom-api-creator/ · Generated 2026-10-04 01:55 UTC by PageForge