GoodBarber
GoodBarber plugin allows you to retrieve WordPress content in order to create a native app for iOS and/or Android
Use with caution
GoodBarber works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where GoodBarber stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| android | #52 |
| GoodBarber | #1 |
| ios | #38 |
| JSON | >100 |
| native apps | #12 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About GoodBarber
From the official readme · v1.0.28Description
GoodBarber plugin is a fork of JSON API created by dphiffer.
GoodBarber plugin creates a communication interface between your WordPress and your GoodBarber account.
It is used to retrieve content from your WordPress so that you can sync it with your native app created with GoodBarber.
Installation
- Upload the gb-json-api folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory or install directly through the plugin installer.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress or by using the link provided by the plugin installer
Frequently asked questions
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An answer to that question.
Changelog
Version 1.0.1 : read_more support
Version 1.0.2 : Bug fix on IP secure mode
Version 1.0.3 : Extending ip range in secure mode
Version 1.0.4 : Handling 3.6 engine
Version 1.0.5 : Adding multipage posts support
Version 1.0.6 : Handling Error in getItemByUrl
Version 1.0.7 : Adding 3.8 compliance
Version 1.0.8 : Bug fix on handling pages
Version 1.0.9 : Adding 4.1 Compliance
Version 1.0.10 : Improvements in custom fields management
Version 1.0.11 : Adding support for Author Avatar
Version 1.0.12 : Fix Bug when get_avatar_url is not available
Version 1.0.13 : Remove php7 deprecation warnings
Version 1.0.14 : Adding 5.1 Compliance
Version 1.0.15 : Remove warning from admin page
Version 1.0.16 : Adding 5.2 Compliance
Version 1.0.17 : Compliance with php 7.3
Version 1.0.18 : Adding 5.4 Compliance
Version 1.0.19 : Adding 5.5 Compliance
Version 1.0.20 : Fix issues with php 8.0
Version 1.0.21 : Fix compatibility issue with wpDiscuz
Version 1.0.22 : Adding 6.1 Compliance
Version 1.0.23 : Adding 6.3 Compliance Tested With php 8.2
Version 1.0.24 : Fix potential CSRF issue
Version 1.0.25 : Validated Compliance with 6.6
Version 1.0.26 : Validated Compliance with 6.7.1 and php 8.2.26
Version 1.0.27 : Security pass for redirection
Version 1.0.28 : Validated Compliance with 6.9.1 and php 8.3.27
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FAQ
GoodBarber: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is GoodBarber free?
Yes. GoodBarber is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is GoodBarber safe to use in 2026?
GoodBarber works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use GoodBarber?
GoodBarber is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 82,768 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 452 times in the last 30 days.
Does GoodBarber work with WordPress 7.1?
GoodBarber is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was GoodBarber last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.28, was released on March 9, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes GoodBarber?
GoodBarber is developed and maintained by GoodBarber.
What are the best alternatives to GoodBarber?
The most popular alternatives to GoodBarber are WPtouch (50K+ installs), Multi Device Switcher (20K+ installs) and Browser Theme Color (2K+ installs).
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