# HWConnector Lite – Headless REST API & CORS

> HWConnector Lite has <10 active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** HWConnector Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Configure ACF REST API, CORS, and a contact form endpoint for headless WordPress — all through the admin dashboard, without touching functions.php.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 249
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (+48.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** May 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** markmym (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/markmym/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hwconnector-lite-headless-wp-rest-api-cors/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [acf](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/acf/) | >100 | 353 |
| [cors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cors/) | #9 | 10 |
| [headless](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headless/) | #62 | 86 |
| [Headless WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headless-wordpress/) | #8 | 9 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| acf | >100 | 1,591 |
| cors | #28 | 321 |
| headless | #90 | 473 |
| Headless WordPress | #81 | 464 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,538 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/) | 2M+ | 4.5/5 (1,440) | Sep 10, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [ACF Content Analysis for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-content-analysis-for-yoast-seo/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (35) | Aug 18, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-font-awesome/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (36) | Aug 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [ACF Photo Gallery Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/navz-photo-gallery/) | 60K+ | 4/5 (29) | Dec 26, 2025 | 47/100 |
| 6 | [Table Field Add-on for ACF and SCF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-custom-fields-table-field/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (59) | Sep 14, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 7 | [Really Simple CSV Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-csv-importer/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (107) | Jul 16, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Gravity Forms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-gravityforms-add-on/) | 30K+ | 4.2/5 (14) | Dec 2, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Image Aspect Ratio Crop Field for Advanced Custom Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-image-aspect-ratio-crop/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Sep 10, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HWConnector Lite free?
Yes. HWConnector Lite is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HWConnector Lite safe to use in 2026?
HWConnector Lite works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HWConnector Lite?
HWConnector Lite is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 249 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HWConnector Lite work with WordPress 7.1?
HWConnector Lite 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 HWConnector Lite need?
HWConnector Lite requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HWConnector Lite last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on May 27, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes HWConnector Lite?
HWConnector Lite is developed and maintained by markmym.

### What are the best alternatives to HWConnector Lite?
The most popular alternatives to HWConnector Lite are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).


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