WP-REST-API Menus
This plugin adds “routes” or “endpoints” to WP REST API that allows for retrieval of menu data as JSON.
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WP-REST-API Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-REST-API Menus stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| JSON | >100 |
| json rest api | >100 |
| menus | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
| wp-rest-api | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP-REST-API Menus
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin adds “routes” or “endpoints” to WP REST API that allows for retrieval of
menu data as JSON.
Updated port of “WP-REST-API V2 Menus” by Claudio La Barbera (http://www.claudiolabarbera.com)
Usage
Get all registered menus:
GET /wp-menus/v1/menus
https://yourwpsite.com/wp-json/wp-menus/v1/menus
Get menu data as JSON from menu slug:
GET /wp-menus/v1/menus/{slug}
https://yourwpsite.com/wp-json/wp-menus/v1/menus/{slug}
Gets the contents of a registered menu by its “slug”.
When assigning a menu a location in /wp-admin/nav-menus.php?action=locations
the slug is the name of the menu in lowercase and without any spaces like a post slug.
If your menu name is Main Menu:
https://yourwpsite.com/wp-json/menus/v1/wp-menus/main-menu
Installation
There are no requirements other than WordPress and one active menu. Installation is simple:
- Upload the
wp-rest-api-menusfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
WP-REST-API Menus: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is WP-REST-API Menus free?
Yes. WP-REST-API Menus is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP-REST-API Menus safe to use in 2026?
WP-REST-API Menus shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP-REST-API Menus?
WP-REST-API Menus is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,968 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 88 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP-REST-API Menus work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-REST-API Menus is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP-REST-API Menus need?
WP-REST-API Menus requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP-REST-API Menus last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 26, 2018 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP-REST-API Menus?
WP-REST-API Menus is developed and maintained by jcdev518.
What are the best alternatives to WP-REST-API Menus?
The most popular alternatives to WP-REST-API Menus are Disable REST API (80K+ installs), Export All URLs (50K+ installs) and Disable WP REST API (30K+ installs).
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