WP API JSON READER
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)!
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP API JSON READER stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| feeds | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP API JSON READER
From the official readme · v1.1Description
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)!
Installation
- Upload the WP API JSON READER plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to your Widgets Dashboard
- Add a WP API JSON FEEDS widget to your sidebar.
- Add A Widget Title
- Add the target website url (just the root address etc http://www.wordpress.org)
- Add the Number of Posts you want to display
- Add the category id
You are ready! Now check your site 🙂
Changelog
1.1
Added Greek Translation
1.0
Release Date – 23 May, 2015
- Initial Release!
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FAQ
WP API JSON READER: quick answers
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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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