# WP API JSON READER

> WP API JSON READER has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 42 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP API JSON READER shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin provide a widget(s) to get, read and show posts from wordpress sites (with WP REST API Installed) to an other(s) wordpress site(s)!**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,051
- **Downloads (30 days):** 42 (+68% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** May 28, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** elsteno (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/elsteno/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-api-json-reader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/feeds/) | #61 | 74 |
| [JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json/) | #66 | 146 |
| [wp-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-api/) | #28 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| feeds | >100 | 4,488 |
| JSON | >100 | 6,528 |
| wp-api | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (31) | Mar 30, 2018 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [GN Publisher: Google News Compatible RSS Feeds](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gn-publisher/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (29) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Feeds WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-feeds-wp/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (7) | May 29, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 4 | [RSS Includes Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-includes-pages/) | 10K+ | 3.9/5 (17) | Aug 20, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [JSON Feed (jsonfeed.org)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jsonfeed/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Apr 5, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [RSS Redirect & Feedburner Alternative](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feedburner-alternative-and-rss-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Apr 1, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 7 | [Feed JSON](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/feed-json/) | 400+ | 4/5 (4) | Jan 18, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 8 | [RSS Just Better](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rss-just-better/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (8) | Nov 19, 2015 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Pubsubhubbub](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-pubsubhubbub/) | 100+ | — | Aug 23, 2009 | 25/100 |
| 10 | [Simple Custom Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-content/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Aug 9, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP API JSON READER free?
Yes. WP API JSON READER is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP API JSON READER safe to use in 2026?
WP API JSON READER shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP API JSON READER?
WP API JSON READER is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,051 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 42 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP API JSON READER work with WordPress 7.1?
WP API JSON READER is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP API JSON READER last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on May 28, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WP API JSON READER?
WP API JSON READER is developed and maintained by elsteno.

### What are the best alternatives to WP API JSON READER?
The most popular alternatives to WP API JSON READER are Disable Feeds (20K+ installs), GN Publisher: Google News C… (20K+ installs) and Disable Feeds WP (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-api-json-reader/ · Generated 2026-10-02 13:08 UTC by PageForge