Document Generator for OpenAPI
OpenAPI (fka. Swagger) Document Generator for WordPress REST API
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Document Generator for OpenAPI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 136.9% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Document Generator for Open… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| generator | >100 |
| openapi | #30 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| swagger | #13 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Document Generator for OpenAPI
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
This plugin reads the schema definition of a given WordPress REST Api namespace and transforms it to a
OpenAPI document. The generator itself is exposed via the WordPress REST Api with the namespace document-generator-for-openapi/v1.
There is also a built in WP-CLI Command.
Limitations
- Beware that currently the generator is exposeed to anonymous users since the WordPress schema endpoint is also publicly
available. Use it at your own risk or disable the plugin after use. - No UI for configuration yet
- Currently only version 3.1.0 of the OpenAPI specification is implemented. Swagger tools for 3.0.0 might work though.
- Extensibility with hooks needs to be improved
Installation
- Install plugin via WordPress Plugin repository or by manually copying files
- Activate the plugin
- Access the REST Api of the generator by calling /wp-json/document-generator-for-openapi/v1/document?namespace=\<NAMESPACE> and your OpenAPI document will be returned.
- Or use the integrated WP-CLI command wp openapi-generator export-file
Changelog
1.1.0
- Added WP-CLI command to export OpenAPI document via CLI (Thanks to @vnmedeiros – Vinícius Nunes Medeiros)
1.0.2
- Added missing files for WordPress plugin repository
1.0.1
- Changed name of plugin from openapi-generator to document-generator-for-openapi
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Document Generator for OpenAPI: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Document Generator for OpenAPI free?
Yes. Document Generator for OpenAPI is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Document Generator for OpenAPI safe to use in 2026?
Document Generator for OpenAPI shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Document Generator for OpenAPI?
Document Generator for OpenAPI is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,935 times since it launched in September 2021. It was downloaded 957 times in the last 30 days.
Does Document Generator for OpenAPI work with WordPress 7.1?
Document Generator for OpenAPI is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Document Generator for OpenAPI need?
Document Generator for OpenAPI requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Document Generator for OpenAPI last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Document Generator for OpenAPI?
Document Generator for OpenAPI is developed and maintained by Schneider & Schütz GmbH.
What are the best alternatives to Document Generator for OpenAPI?
The most popular alternatives to Document Generator for OpenAPI are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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