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Maintained Tested up to 7.0.6

Infospica Headless API

WordPress REST API plugin for headless CMS — custom namespace, full CRUD, CPT support, ACF integration, and secure authentication.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d64▲ +20.8% vs prev. 30d
Rating5/52 reviews
Health score56/100Fair
All-time downloads573Since Mar 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d17▲ +30.8% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

Infospica Headless API works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 4Aug 17Oct 1
Yesterday4
Daily average (1y)3
Peak day36Mar 24, 2026
Last 12 months581

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Infospica Headless API stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
acf >100 1,589 Best acf plugins →
headless #27 471 Best headless plugins →
headless cms #8 50 Best headless cms plugins →
rest-api >100 7,502 Best rest-api plugins →
WordPress API >100 10,000 Best WordPress API plugins →

Rating breakdown

★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

  • 5★100.0%
  • 4★0.00%
  • 3★0.00%
  • 2★0.00%
  • 1★0.00%

About Infospica Headless API

From the official readme · v1.0.1

Description

Infospica Headless API is a WordPress REST API plugin that transforms your WordPress site into a secure, scalable headless CMS with fully isolated custom REST API endpoints.

Build modern frontend applications using Next.js, React, Vue, Angular, or mobile apps — powered by WordPress as a backend API, without touching the default WordPress REST API.

Looking for a secure WordPress REST API plugin for headless CMS? Infospica Headless API gives you a custom namespace, full CRUD support, ACF field access, and authentication control — all from a clean WordPress admin UI.

Why use Infospica Headless API?

Most developers using WordPress as a headless CMS face the same problems: the default REST API exposes too much data publicly, offers no namespace control, and has weak write protection.

Infospica Headless API solves all of that with a dedicated, configurable API layer purpose-built for modern headless WordPress architectures.

Key advantages:

  • Fully isolated API namespace — no interference with default WordPress REST API
  • Every endpoint requires authentication — no accidental public data exposure
  • Write operations are locked to WordPress capability checks
  • Works with any headless frontend: Next.js, Nuxt, React, Vue, Angular, or mobile

Key Features

  • Custom WordPress REST API namespace with version control (/wp-json/my-api/v1/)
  • Full CRUD endpoints — GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE
  • Supports Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types (CPT)
  • ACF field support — include Advanced Custom Fields in API responses
  • Authentication-aware — all endpoints require authentication; write operations require capabilities
  • CSRF protection — nonce validation enforced for cookie-based authentication
  • Pagination — ?page and ?per_page on all list endpoints (max 50 per page)
  • WooCommerce-safe — core WooCommerce pages automatically excluded
  • Clean admin UI — manage namespace, version, and enabled content types
  • Clean uninstall — removes all plugin options on uninstall

Use Cases

  • Headless WordPress with Next.js — fetch posts, pages, and CPTs via secure REST API
  • WordPress REST API for React or Vue — isolated namespace, no public data leakage
  • Mobile app backend — use WordPress as a content API for iOS or Android apps
  • SaaS platforms — use WordPress as a headless CMS for multi-tenant applications
  • ACF API — expose Advanced Custom Fields data via authenticated REST endpoints
  • CPT API — serve Custom Post Type data to any external frontend or service

Security

  • All endpoints require authentication — including read (GET) requests
  • Write operations require WordPress capability checks (edit_posts, delete_posts)
  • Nonce validation enforced for all cookie-based write requests (CSRF protection)
  • Email addresses and sensitive user data never included in API responses
  • WooCommerce core pages (Shop, Cart, Checkout, My Account) excluded automatically

Authentication

All endpoints require authentication.

Supported methods:

  • Application Passwords (recommended) — available since WordPress 5.6; generate under Users → Profile and send as Basic Auth header
  • WordPress login cookies — for browser or admin usage; write requests require X-WP-Nonce header or _wpnonce parameter
  • Any authentication method that correctly sets the WordPress user context

Write operations are additionally restricted by WordPress user capabilities.

Available Endpoints

Base URL structure:

/wp-json/{namespace}/{version}/

Example:

/wp-json/my-api/v1/

Status

GET /status

Pages

GET /pages
GET /pages/{id}
POST /pages
PUT /pages/{id}
PATCH /pages/{id}
DELETE /pages/{id}

Posts

GET /posts
GET /posts/{id}
POST /posts
PUT /posts/{id}
PATCH /posts/{id}
DELETE /posts/{id}

Custom Post Types

GET /{post-type}
GET /{post-type}/{id}
POST /{post-type}
PUT /{post-type}/{id}
PATCH /{post-type}/{id}
DELETE /{post-type}/{id}<h3>Pagination</h3>

All list endpoints support pagination parameters:

?page=1&per_page=10 (maximum 50 results per page)

Example:

/wp-json/my-api/v1/posts?page=2&per_page=5<h3>License</h3>

This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later.
See: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/infospica-headless-api/
  2. Activate the plugin from the Plugins screen in WordPress admin
  3. Navigate to Infospica Headless API in the admin menu
  4. Set your API namespace, version, and enable the content types you need
  5. Save settings
  6. Use the generated endpoint URLs in your headless frontend or mobile app

Frequently asked questions

What is a headless WordPress REST API plugin?

A headless WordPress REST API plugin lets you use WordPress purely as a content backend, serving data to any frontend — Next.js, React, Vue, Angular, or a mobile app — via REST API endpoints. Infospica Headless API creates a secure, isolated custom namespace for this purpose, separate from the default WordPress REST API.

Does this replace the default WordPress REST API?

No. Infospica Headless API creates a completely separate custom REST namespace. The default WordPress REST API at /wp-json/wp/v2/ remains fully unchanged and unaffected.

How is this different from the default WordPress REST API?

The default REST API exposes data publicly without authentication. Infospica Headless API creates an isolated namespace where every endpoint requires authentication, write operations are capability-checked, and you control exactly which content types are exposed.

Is authentication required for all endpoints?

Yes. Every endpoint — including GET (read) requests — requires authentication. Write operations additionally require the appropriate WordPress capability (edit_posts, delete_posts, etc.).

How do I authenticate API requests from a Next.js or React app?

Use WordPress Application Passwords (available since WordPress 5.6). Generate one under Users → Profile, then send it as a Basic Auth header with every API request. This is the recommended method for all headless frontend applications.

Does it support ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)?

Yes. Enable ACF support in the plugin settings to include ACF custom fields in API responses. Advanced Custom Fields must be installed and active.

Does it support Custom Post Types (CPT)?

Yes. Any public CPT with show_in_rest enabled will automatically get REST API endpoints once CPT support is enabled in the plugin settings.

Does it work with WooCommerce?

WooCommerce core pages (Shop, Cart, Checkout, My Account) are automatically excluded from page responses to prevent conflicts. Full WooCommerce product API support may be added in a future release.

Can I use this for a Next.js headless WordPress site?

Yes. This plugin is built specifically for headless WordPress architectures. Use Application Passwords for authentication and call the REST API endpoints from your Next.js getStaticProps, getServerSideProps, or App Router server components.

What is the best WordPress REST API plugin for headless CMS?

If you need a secure, isolated REST API namespace with full CRUD support, CPT integration, ACF compatibility, and authentication control — Infospica Headless API is purpose-built for exactly that use case.

Does it support pagination?

Yes. All list endpoints support ?page=1&per_page=10. The maximum is 50 results per page.

Is there a status endpoint to verify the API is working?

Yes. Send an authenticated GET request to /wp-json/{namespace}/{version}/status to confirm the API is active and check the current plugin version.

Changelog

WordPress 7.0 compatibility update and PHP 8.x improvements.

1.0.1

  • Tested compatibility with WordPress 7.0
  • Improved PHP 8.x compatibility for REST API content handling
  • Added 772×250 plugin banner asset
  • Minor code quality improvements

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release
  • Custom namespace-based REST API
  • Full CRUD support for Pages, Posts, and CPTs
  • ACF field integration
  • Pagination support
  • Admin UI with endpoint reference
  • Clean uninstall

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Plugin settings page — configure namespace, version, and content types
Plugin settings page — configure namespace, version, and content types
REST API endpoints overview — auto-generated URLs with copy button
REST API endpoints overview — auto-generated URLs with copy button

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FAQ

Infospica Headless API: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026

Is Infospica Headless API free?

Yes. Infospica Headless API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Infospica Headless API safe to use in 2026?

Infospica Headless API works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Infospica Headless API?

Infospica Headless API is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 573 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

Does Infospica Headless API work with WordPress 7.1?

Infospica Headless API 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 Infospica Headless API need?

Infospica Headless API requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Infospica Headless API last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).

Who makes Infospica Headless API?

Infospica Headless API is developed and maintained by Infospica.

What are the best alternatives to Infospica Headless API?

The most popular alternatives to Infospica Headless API 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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