WPSSO REST API
Extends the WordPress REST API post, term, and user query results with an array of meta tags and Schema JSON-LD markup.
Safe pick
Yes — WPSSO REST API is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WPSSO REST API stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | #33 |
| meta tags | >100 |
| rest | #12 |
| rest-api | #12 |
| schema | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About WPSSO REST API
From the official readme · v3.3.0Description
Extends the WordPress REST API post, term, and user query results:
- The
htmlarray includes HTML formatted meta tags and Schema JSON-LD (aka LD+JSON) scripts, as they appear in the webpage head section. - The
jsonarray provides Schema JSON-LD (aka LD+JSON) scripts in their decoded format. - The
partsarray offers meta tag attributes (aka “the parts”) as arrays, making it easier to find and use specific meta tag values.
There is no add-on settings page for this plugin – simply install and activate the plugin.
WPSSO Core Required
WPSSO REST API is an add-on for the WPSSO Core plugin, which creates extensive and complete structured data to present your content at its best for social sites and search results – no matter how URLs are shared, reshared, messaged, posted, embedded, or crawled.
Installation
Install and Uninstall
Changelog
(2024/08/25) Changed the main instantiation action hook from 'init_objects' to 'init_objects_preloader'.
Version Numbering
Version components: {major}.{minor}.{bugfix}[-{stage}.{level}]
- {major} = Major structural code changes and/or incompatible API changes (ie. breaking changes).
- {minor} = New functionality was added or improved in a backwards-compatible manner.
- {bugfix} = Backwards-compatible bug fixes or small improvements.
- {stage}.{level} = Pre-production release: dev < a (alpha) < b (beta) < rc (release candidate).
Standard Edition Repositories
Development Version Updates
WPSSO Core Premium edition customers have access to development, alpha, beta, and release candidate version updates:
Under the SSO > Update Manager settings page, select the “Development and Up” (for example) version filter for the WPSSO Core plugin and/or its add-ons. When new development versions are available, they will automatically appear under your WordPress Dashboard > Updates page. You can reselect the “Stable / Production” version filter at any time to reinstall the latest stable version.
WPSSO Core Standard edition users (ie. the plugin hosted on WordPress.org) have access to the latest development version under the Advanced Options section.
Changelog / Release Notes
Version 3.3.0 (2024/08/25)
- New Features
- None.
- Improvements
- None.
- Bugfixes
- None.
- Developer Notes
- Changed the main instantiation action hook from ‘init_objects’ to ‘init_objects_preloader’.
- Requires At Least
- PHP v7.4.33.
- WordPress v6.0.
- WPSSO Core v18.20.0.
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FAQ
WPSSO REST API: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is WPSSO REST API free?
Yes. WPSSO REST API is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPSSO REST API safe to use in 2026?
Yes — WPSSO REST API is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 80/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPSSO REST API?
WPSSO REST API is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,261 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPSSO REST API work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WPSSO REST API up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does WPSSO REST API need?
WPSSO REST API requires PHP 7.4.33 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WPSSO REST API last updated?
The latest version, 3.3.0, was released on September 27, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes WPSSO REST API?
WPSSO REST API is developed and maintained by JS Morisset.
What are the best alternatives to WPSSO REST API?
The most popular alternatives to WPSSO REST API are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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