JSON API Cincopa
Extends the JSON API Plugin to allow RESTful Cincopa Easy Albums Listing for any user
Solid choice
JSON API Cincopa is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where JSON API Cincopa stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| json api | #14 |
| RESTful Cincopa Easy Albums | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About JSON API Cincopa
From the official readme · v2.6.1Description
JSON API Cincopa plugin extends the JSON API Plugin with a new Controller to provide Cincopa Easy Albums Listing for any user. This plugin is for WordPress/Mobile app developers who want to use Cincopa Easy Albums Plugin in conjunction with JSON API plugin as media gallery for their mobile app.
Features include:
- Easy Albums Listing
- Easy Albums Items Listing
The plugin was created to make available Cincopa Easy Albums Plugin Media listing for mobile apps via JSON API Plugin.
Hope this will help some.
For details, please check this: http://www.parorrey.com/solutions/json-api-cincopa/
Installation
First you have to install the JSON API Plugin (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/json-api/installation/).
Then install Cincopa Plugin: Easy Albums – Buddypress users create and share images, video and audio albums – the easy way. (https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-easy-albums-photos-video-and-music-next-gen/)
In order to use Cincopa Easy Albums plugin, you need a Cincopa API key that you can get from the Cincopa website by registering an account at https://www.cincopa.com/
To install JSON API Cincopa just follow these steps:
- Upload the folder “json-api-cincopa” to your WordPress plugin folder (/wp-content/plugins)
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress or by using the link provided by the plugin installer
- Activate the controller through the JSON API menu found in the WordPress admin center (Settings -> JSON API)
Frequently asked questions
Method: albums
It needs valid ‘user_id’ var. http://localhost/api/cincopa/albums/?user_id=1
Method: album_items
It needs ‘fid’ var. http://localhost/api/cincopa/album_items/?fid=AgCAn_Zvs6Zl To get video in flv format, http://localhost/api/cincopa/album_items/?fid=AgCAn_Zvs6Zl&format=flv To get video in transcoded mp4 720p version uploaded format, http://localhost/api/cincopa/album_items/?fid=AgCAn_Zvs6Zl&format=mp4 For details, please check here: http://www.parorrey.com/solutions/json-api-cincopa/
Changelog
2.6.1
- Added the project donation link.
- Bumped the maintenance release version.
2.6.0
- Tested with WordPress 7.0
- Updated minimum PHP requirement to 8.0
- Updated minimum WordPress requirement to 6.0
- Fixed SQL injection vulnerability — user_id now sanitized via absint() and query uses $wpdb->prepare()
- Replaced deprecated simplexml_load_file() with wp_remote_get() + simplexml_load_string() for proper HTTP handling
- Updated all http:// Cincopa API URLs to https://
- Added ABSPATH guard to prevent direct file access
- Fixed FALSE === comparison style for PHP 8 strict mode
- Sanitized fid input with sanitize_text_field()
- Added rawurlencode() for URL parameters
- Code formatting aligned with WordPress Coding Standards
2.5.0
- tagging for WordPress version 6.1.1
2.4.0
- tagging for WordPress version 6.0.1
2.3.1
- tagging for WordPress version 5.9
2.3.0
- tagging for WordPress version 5.8
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FAQ
JSON API Cincopa: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is JSON API Cincopa free?
Yes. JSON API Cincopa is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is JSON API Cincopa safe to use in 2026?
JSON API Cincopa is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use JSON API Cincopa?
JSON API Cincopa is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,413 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.
Does JSON API Cincopa work with WordPress 7.1?
JSON API Cincopa 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 JSON API Cincopa need?
JSON API Cincopa requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was JSON API Cincopa last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.1, was released on July 17, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes JSON API Cincopa?
JSON API Cincopa is developed and maintained by Ali Qureshi.
What are the best alternatives to JSON API Cincopa?
The most popular alternatives to JSON API Cincopa are REST API Toolbox (2K+ installs), JSON API User (1K+ installs) and JSON API Auth (600+ installs).
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