Filter WP Api
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Filter WP Api stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| filter | >100 |
| wp-json | >100 |
About Filter WP Api
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
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.
This plugin aims to remove redundant fields on Rest API. For now, it’s only available for posts.
Features
There are two endpoints: “compact” and “detailed.
- “Compact” is useful for listing posts and Detailed is better for single post view.
- First image of featured media will be added as ‘image’ on detailed and compact.
- Modified was used as default date.
- Requires at least WordPress 4.7
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/filter-wp-apidirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Filter Rest Api screen to configure the plugin
- Both endpoints are enabled as default
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FAQ
Filter WP Api: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
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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