WP REST API Filter Fields
Extends the functionality of WP REST API. Allows you to request only certain fields.
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WP REST API Filter Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 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 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Where WP REST API Filter Fields stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 1 reviews
About WP REST API Filter Fields
From the official readme · v1Description
Extends the functionality of WP REST API. Allows you to request only certain fields.
Use &fields=ID,title to fetch only the ID and title. Works with posts, comments, taxonomy, media.
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Is WP REST API Filter Fields free?
Yes. WP REST API Filter Fields is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP REST API Filter Fields safe to use in 2026?
WP REST API Filter Fields shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP REST API Filter Fields?
WP REST API Filter Fields is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,910 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 77 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP REST API Filter Fields work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API Filter Fields is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP REST API Filter Fields last updated?
The latest version, 1, was released on May 7, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP REST API Filter Fields?
WP REST API Filter Fields is developed and maintained by Formcrafts.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Filter Fields?
The most popular alternatives to WP REST API Filter Fields are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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