# Best Wp-API Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 31 wp-api plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: JWT Authentication for WP R…, REST API Meta Support, WP API Menus.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JWT Authentication for WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jwt-authentication-for-wp-rest-api/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (53) | Feb 18, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 2 | [REST API Meta Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-meta-support/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (2) | May 29, 2020 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [WP API Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-api-menus/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 18, 2020 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bdvs-password-reset/) | 900+ | 5/5 (10) | Jun 5, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 5 | [WP API Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-api-yoast-meta/) | 400+ | — | Jul 29, 2016 | 27/100 |
| 6 | [ACF to WP-API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-to-wp-api/) | 400+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 11, 2017 | 39/100 |
| 7 | [WP REST API – Pure Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-pure-taxonomies/) | 400+ | 5/5 (5) | Mar 1, 2016 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [WP REST API Cache](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-cache/) | 200+ | 3.4/5 (7) | Mar 3, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [SearchWP API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-api/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 7, 2016 | 32/100 |
| 10 | [Sekura REST Bridge for ACF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sekura-rest-bridge-for-acf/) | 100+ | — | Mar 24, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 11 | [WP-REST-API Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-menus/) | 60+ | — | Mar 26, 2018 | 25/100 |
| 12 | [WP Custom REST API Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-custom-rest-api-generator/) | 50+ | 4.5/5 (2) | Mar 20, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 13 | [REST API Multiple Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-multiple-post-types/) | 50+ | — | Aug 22, 2017 | 25/100 |
| 14 | [User Data Fields For JWT Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-fields-for-jwt-authentication-for-wp-rest-api/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 1, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 15 | [WP API Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-options/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | May 9, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 16 | [WP REST API – All Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-all-terms/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 1, 2016 | 31/100 |
| 17 | [Yoast SEO for WordPress PWA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pwa-yoast-seo/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 7, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 18 | [REST Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-gutenberg/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | May 5, 2019 | 31/100 |
| 19 | [WP REST API – Post Type Taxonomies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-post-type-taxonomies/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 1, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 20 | [WP REST API Force SSL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-rest-api-force-ssl/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 20, 2016 | 30/100 |
| 21 | [Rest API Widgets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-widgets/) | 10+ | — | May 3, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 22 | [ajax Post Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hina-ajax-comment/) | 10+ | — | Dec 1, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 23 | [JSON REST API Subscriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/json-rest-api-subscriptions/) | 10+ | — | Feb 16, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 24 | [Josie API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/josie-api/) | 10+ | — | Nov 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 25 | [API Log Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/api-log-pro/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 26 | [WP API (V2) isFront](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-v2-isfront/) | 10+ | — | Mar 24, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 27 | [WP API (V2) WooCommerce endpoints](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-api-v2-woocommerce-endpoints/) | 10+ | — | Apr 26, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 28 | [WP API JSON READER](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-api-json-reader/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | May 28, 2015 | 30/100 |
| 29 | [GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gs-jwt-auth-and-otp-varification/) | 10+ | — | Jan 13, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 30 | [Simple JWT Auth – JWT Authentication for WP REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-jwt-auth/) | <10 | — | Aug 26, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular wp-api plugin for WordPress?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is the most popular wp-api plugin with 60K+ active installs and a 4.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many wp-api plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 31 plugins tagged “wp-api” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which wp-api plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, JWT Authentication for WP REST API has the highest rating at 4.4/5 from 53 reviews.

### Are these wp-api plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 30 wp-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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