# Media API for WooCommerce

> Media API for WooCommerce has 400+ active installs and 163 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 42/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Media API for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

**Media API for WooCommerce is an extension of WooCommerce API with new endpoint media(/wp-json/wc/v2/media). This is a wrapper of existing WordPress REST API. This plugin will help you bypass WordPress REST API…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 7,871
- **Downloads (30 days):** 163 (+64.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 42/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.8.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.11
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WooPOS (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/woopos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-media-api/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #38 | 379 |
| [woocommerce api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-api/) | #1 | 3 |
| [WooCommerce Point Of Sale](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-point-of-sale/) | #2 | 5 |
| [woopos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woopos/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Wordpress REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-rest-api/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media library | >100 | 5,685 |
| woocommerce api | >100 | 10,000 |
| WooCommerce Point Of Sale | >100 | 1,122 |
| woopos | #2 | 3 |
| Wordpress REST API | >100 | 7,865 |

## Version adoption

- 2.8: 97.4%
- 2.6: 2.6%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Images – One-click Image Uploads from Unsplash, Openverse, Pixabay, Pexels, and Giphy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/instant-images/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (59) | Jun 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/folders/) | 90K+ | 5/5 (1,523) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Enhanced Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enhanced-media-library/) | 60K+ | 4.3/5 (298) | Jul 15, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Featured Images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-featured-images/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (235) | Aug 18, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Crop-Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crop-thumbnails/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (67) | Dec 3, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [WP Extra File Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extra-file-types/) | 40K+ | 3.4/5 (39) | Oct 28, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Export Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/export-media-library/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (48) | Apr 5, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 10 | [Simple User Avatar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-user-avatar/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (19) | Sep 24, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Media API for WooCommerce free?
Yes. Media API for WooCommerce is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Media API for WooCommerce safe to use in 2026?
Media API for WooCommerce works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 42/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Media API for WooCommerce?
Media API for WooCommerce is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,871 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 163 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Media API for WooCommerce work with WordPress 7.1?
Media API for WooCommerce is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Media API for WooCommerce need?
Media API for WooCommerce requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Media API for WooCommerce last updated?
The latest version, 2.8.1, was released on December 7, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Media API for WooCommerce?
Media API for WooCommerce is developed and maintained by WooPOS.

### What are the best alternatives to Media API for WooCommerce?
The most popular alternatives to Media API for WooCommerce are Instant Images (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Delete Unuse… (90K+ installs) and Folders (90K+ installs).


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