WP Rest API Customizer
WP Rest API Customizer provides an easy to use interface to modify WP rest API response. Sometimes you may need to remove few unnecessary JSON objects from the response to improver performance of your application. This…
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WP Rest API Customizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Rest API Customizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom wp rest api routs | #1 |
| modify wp rest api end points | >100 |
| rest api customizer | >100 |
| wp rest api 2 | >100 |
| wp-rest-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Rest API Customizer
From the official readme · v1.0Description
WP Rest API Customizer provides an easy to use interface to modify WP rest API response. Sometimes you may need to remove few unnecessary JSON objects from the response to improver performance of your application. This plugin can do it for you.
Major features in WP Rest API Customizer include:
- Adds Large, Medium and Small featured image URL’s to JSON response.
- Enables adding comments from third party clients without user authentication.
- Add’s a new route to get post id from post url.
- You can unset any object you don’t need from /wp-json/wp/v2/posts end point.
Installation
The quickest method for installing the WP Rest API Customizer is:
- Visit Plugins -> Add New in the WordPress dashboard.
- Search for
WP REST API Customizerwithout quotes in search box. - Click “Install”.
- Finally click
Activate Plugin. - Go to Settings -> WP Rest API Customizer and check the desired fields to modify the defualt WP API response.
If you would prefer to do things manually then follow these instructions:
- Extract the dowloaded plugin file.
- Upload the
wp-rest-api-customizerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to Settings -> WP Rest API Customizer and check the desired fields to modify the defualt WP API response.
Frequently asked questions
Will my app performance increase if I uncheck all fields?
No, you should not uncheck everything without understanding their actual usage. Few of them might be used by your theme, other plugins are even your app.
I enabled POST ID from POST URL custom route, how to use it?
By enabling it, you created a new route. Send a GET request to https://www.geekdashboard.com/wp-json/wp-rest-api-customizer/url-to-id and add your post url in header with key ‘url’
Is enabling comments without authorization is safe?
Yes, it is completely safe. But make sure you enabled comment moderation in WordPress settings -> Discussion to prevent spam comments.
What is the use of adding featured image urls. I’m already getting image id’s?
It depends on your requirements. Assume you’re showing 20 recent posts with title and feature image in your Android application. By addig featured image url’s to JSON object, you’re saving 20 requests and ultimately saving user’s data, your site bandwidth and improving app performance. Presto!
Can I create my own routes with this plugin?
Currently our plugin didn’t support creating own routes. We are planning it in next updates. However if you need a custom router which is useful to others (like gettig post id from post url), ask us via support. We’ll add it and update the plugin.
How can I contribute to WP Rest API Customizer?
You can get in touch with from our blog or contact us page and we’ll have a discussion.
Changelog
1.1
Release Date – 4 September 2017
- Readme file updated.
- Plugin icon updated.
1.0
Release Date – 30 August 2017
- Initial release.
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FAQ
WP Rest API Customizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is WP Rest API Customizer free?
Yes. WP Rest API Customizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Rest API Customizer safe to use in 2026?
WP Rest API Customizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Rest API Customizer?
WP Rest API Customizer is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,270 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 71 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Rest API Customizer work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Rest API Customizer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Rest API Customizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 21, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes WP Rest API Customizer?
WP Rest API Customizer is developed and maintained by ikvaesolutions.
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