# RESTful Content Syndication

> RESTful Content Syndication has 70+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 130 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** RESTful Content Syndication shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**Import post content from the Wordpress REST API on another Wordpress site**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 5,818
- **Downloads (30 days):** 130 (+20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 30, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0.0+, PHP 7.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Anthony Eden (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/anthonyeden/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restful-syndication/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #31 | 146 |
| [rest](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest/) | #32 | 97 |
| [syndication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syndication/) | #12 | 35 |
| [wp-json](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-json/) | #4 | 14 |
| [WP-REST](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-rest/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| JSON | >100 | 6,573 |
| rest | >100 | 9,159 |
| syndication | #3 | 111 |
| wp-json | >100 | 5,836 |
| WP-REST | >100 | 7,827 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 2 | [Export All URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-all-urls/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (94) | Jun 25, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 3 | [Disable WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-wp-rest-api/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (36) | Aug 10, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgetapi/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (32) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [WordPress REST API (Version 2)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api/) | 10K+ | 4.2/5 (34) | Nov 28, 2017 | 43/100 |
| 6 | [WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-oauth1/) | 8K+ | 3.7/5 (7) | Aug 5, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [Export Media URLs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-urls/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (29) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-content-importer/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (78) | Sep 2, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 9 | [REST API Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-log/) | 5K+ | 3.6/5 (24) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [WP-REST-API V2 Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-v2-menus/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (6) | Nov 9, 2022 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is RESTful Content Syndication free?
Yes. RESTful Content Syndication is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is RESTful Content Syndication safe to use in 2026?
RESTful Content Syndication shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use RESTful Content Syndication?
RESTful Content Syndication is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,818 times since it launched in July 2018. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.

### Does RESTful Content Syndication work with WordPress 7.1?
RESTful Content Syndication is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does RESTful Content Syndication need?
RESTful Content Syndication requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was RESTful Content Syndication last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.1, was released on December 30, 2025 (9 months ago).

### Who makes RESTful Content Syndication?
RESTful Content Syndication is developed and maintained by Anthony Eden.

### What are the best alternatives to RESTful Content Syndication?
The most popular alternatives to RESTful Content Syndication are Disable REST API (80K+ installs), Export All URLs (50K+ installs) and Disable WP REST API (30K+ installs).


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