# Filter WP Api

> Filter WP Api has <10 active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Filter WP Api shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**If you ever used WP Rest API, you should have noticed that there are lots of fields that even your client does not need. It makes no sense to load all fields for simple list or even single post view.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,503
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+86.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 21, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ogulcan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ogulcan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/filter-wp-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api/) | >100 | 496 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 253 |
| [wp-json](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/) | #13 | 14 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| api | >100 | 10,000 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| wp-json | >100 | 5,836 |

## 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 Filter WP Api free?
Yes. Filter WP Api is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Filter WP Api safe to use in 2026?
Filter WP Api shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Filter WP Api?
Filter WP Api is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,503 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Filter WP Api work with WordPress 7.1?
Filter WP Api is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Filter WP Api need?
Filter WP Api requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Filter WP Api last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on October 21, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Filter WP Api?
Filter WP Api is developed and maintained by ogulcan.

### What are the best alternatives to Filter WP Api?
The most popular alternatives to Filter WP Api 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/filter-wp-api/ · Generated 2026-10-04 01:55 UTC by PageForge