# Best Json API Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 13 json api plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: REST API Toolbox, JSON API User, JSON API Auth.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [REST API Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-toolbox/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 2 | [JSON API User](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-api-user/) | 1K+ | 3.9/5 (21) | Sep 7, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [JSON API Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-api-auth/) | 600+ | 4.7/5 (11) | Sep 25, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [REST API Helper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-helper/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 2, 2022 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [API Press – External API data, Connect API, Import API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-press/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 25, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [Kill JSON REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kill-json-rest-api/) | 20+ | — | Feb 15, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [MaxtDesign REST API Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/maxtdesign-rest-api-control/) | 10+ | — | Sep 14, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Get Json Api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/get-json-api/) | 10+ | — | Jan 8, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [JSON API Cincopa](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-api-cincopa/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [WP-BigApp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bigapp/) | 10+ | — | Mar 16, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [WP REST API multilanguage (over WMPL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-multilanguage-over-wmpl/) | 10+ | — | Nov 2, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 12 | [JSON API Delete User](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-api-delete-user/) | 10+ | — | Jun 10, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 13 | [Restrict Json Rest Api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-json-rest-api/) | <10 | — | Mar 28, 2024 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular json api plugin for WordPress?
REST API Toolbox is the most popular json api plugin with 2K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many json api plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 13 plugins tagged “json api” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which json api plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, JSON API User has the highest rating at 3.9/5 from 21 reviews.

### Are these json api plugins actively maintained?
3 of the top 13 json api plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-api/ · Generated 2026-10-04 06:07 UTC by PageForge