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jsonyo — JSON Toolkit

Format · validate · query · diff · minify JSON inside wp-admin. Built for REST API responses, ACF exports, theme.json, and webhook payloads.

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d55▲ +37.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score49/100Fair
All-time downloads284Since May 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 6.0PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d14▲ +7.7% week over week
Our verdict

Use with caution

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 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

134Jul 6Aug 19Oct 3
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day29May 6, 2026
Last 12 months292

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

Rankings

Where jsonyo — JSON Toolkit stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
developer-tools >100 4,780 Best developer-tools plugins →
JSON >100 6,586 Best JSON plugins →
json formatter #3 37 Best json formatter plugins →
json toolkit #22 272 Best json toolkit plugins →
json validator #19 198 Best json validator plugins →

About jsonyo — JSON Toolkit

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

jsonyo is a lightweight JSON toolkit that lives in wp-admin. Open it from Tools → JSON Toolkit and you get a clean code-editor-style workbench for everything JSON.

It is especially useful when you are working with:

  • REST API responses and endpoints
  • ACF exports and nested custom field payloads
  • theme.json, block editor config, and site settings
  • webhook payloads and internal JSON on staging sites

Six modes, one panel:

  • Format — paste raw JSON, get a properly indented tree with syntax highlighting
  • Validate — instant pass/fail with line + column for syntax errors
  • Query — JSONPath ($.users[0].name, items[*].id, recursive ..key) over the parsed tree
  • Diff — paste two JSON blocks, see added/removed/changed paths side-by-side
  • Stats — counts of objects, arrays, strings, numbers, booleans, nulls + max depth
  • Minify — strip whitespace, get one-line output ready to paste

Zero data leaves your browser

Every operation runs entirely in your browser via JavaScript. No external API call, no analytics, no upload. We never see your JSON. This means jsonyo works on private/internal JSON, on disconnected staging sites, on WordPress installs behind firewalls.

Why a wp-admin plugin and not just a website?

If you live in wp-admin (debugging REST API responses, inspecting block editor JSON, working with custom field exports, tracing webhook payloads), having a JSON workbench one click away beats opening a tab to an external tool. Same engine, same Surgical aesthetic, same monospace clarity — but it’s already there when you need it.

Free forever

This plugin has no paid tier, no upsell, no “Pro” upgrade. It’s free, GPLv2, and stays that way. The goal is simple: give WordPress developers a fast, private JSON workbench where they already work.

If you are deciding whether to install, start with the comparison page:
https://voiddo.com/wordpress/jsonyo/compare/

About

Built by vøiddo — a small studio shipping AI-flavoured products, free dev tools, Chrome extensions and weird browser games.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via Plugins → Add New
  2. Activate through the Plugins menu
  3. Open Tools → JSON Toolkit in your WP admin
  4. If you’re evaluating it first, read the compare page above and then install from WordPress.org

That’s it. No config, no API key, no setup wizard.

Frequently asked questions

Does this plugin send my JSON to any server?

No. Everything runs in your browser via JavaScript. The PHP side just renders the admin page shell.

Does it work on multisite?

Yes. Activate per-site or network-wide. Behavior is identical.

Does it work in older PHP?

Requires PHP 7.4+ (matches WordPress 6.0 minimums).

Is the source code open?

Yes — GPLv2 or later.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

Email support@voiddo.com or open an issue on our GitHub.

Can I compare jsonyo before installing?

Yes. The vøiddo WordPress site includes a side-by-side comparison and install guide at https://voiddo.com/wordpress/jsonyo/compare/ for REST API debugging, ACF payloads, theme.json, and webhook workflows.

Changelog

First release. No upgrade path needed.

1.0.0 — 2026-04-30

  • Initial release
  • Format / validate / query / diff / stats / minify modes
  • Surgical-canon dark theme (mint accent on dark navy)
  • Browser-side execution — zero data leaves your browser
  • Localizable — Text Domain jsonyo-json-toolkit

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Format mode — paste JSON, get a properly indented tree with syntax highlighting
Format mode — paste JSON, get a properly indented tree with syntax highlighting
Validate mode — pass/fail status with stats summary
Validate mode — pass/fail status with stats summary
Query mode — JSONPath query with breadcrumb path indicator
Query mode — JSONPath query with breadcrumb path indicator
Diff mode — side-by-side comparison with added/removed/changed paths
Diff mode — side-by-side comparison with added/removed/changed paths
Stats mode — quantitative breakdown of object structure
Stats mode — quantitative breakdown of object structure
jsonyo — JSON Toolkit screenshot

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FAQ

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026

Is jsonyo — JSON Toolkit free?

Yes. jsonyo — JSON Toolkit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is jsonyo — JSON Toolkit safe to use in 2026?

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

How many websites use jsonyo — JSON Toolkit?

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 284 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

Does jsonyo — JSON Toolkit work with WordPress 7.1?

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit 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 jsonyo — JSON Toolkit need?

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was jsonyo — JSON Toolkit last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago).

Who makes jsonyo — JSON Toolkit?

jsonyo — JSON Toolkit is developed and maintained by vøiddo.

What are the best alternatives to jsonyo — JSON Toolkit?

The most popular alternatives to jsonyo — JSON Toolkit are Advanced Post Manager (4K+ installs), Debug Log Viewer (1K+ installs) and Post List Featured Image (900+ installs).

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