# Custom API for WP

> Custom API for WP has 1K+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 45 reviews and 2.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 81/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Custom API for WP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

**Custom API for WP plugin plugin allows you to create no code custom REST endpoints / Custom APIs in WordPress. With interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI) fetch any data from WordPress database tables like users…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 68,673
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,137 (+44.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 45 reviews
- **Health score:** 81/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 4.9.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 28, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** miniOrange (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cyberlord92/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-api-for-wp/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | #22 | 496 |
| [custom api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-api/) | #2 | 4 |
| [Custom Endpoints](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-endpoints/) | #1 | 3 |
| [external api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/external-api/) | #2 | 7 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | #19 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | #17 | 10,000 |
| custom api | #4 | 10,000 |
| Custom Endpoints | #9 | 4,963 |
| external api | #3 | 10,000 |
| rest-api | #23 | 7,538 |

## Version adoption

- 4.9: 18.6%
- 4.8: 14.1%
- 4.5: 11.7%
- 4.6: 7.3%
- 4.1: 6.3%
- 4.7: 5.8%
- Other: 36.2%

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

### Is Custom API for WP safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Custom API for WP is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 6 days ago, and scores 81/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom API for WP?
Custom API for WP is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 68,673 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 2,137 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom API for WP work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom API for WP is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, 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 for WP need?
Custom API for WP requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom API for WP last updated?
The latest version, 4.9.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (6 days ago).

### Who makes Custom API for WP?
Custom API for WP is developed and maintained by miniOrange.

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


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