ACF to WP-API
v1.4.0by Chris Hutchinson · updated 9 years ago
Plugs Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) data into the WordPress JSON API (WP-API).
- Rank
- #9,593
- Down16 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 440
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 50.2K
- 50,230 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
ACF to WP-API at a glance
ACF to WP-API is a WordPress plugin by Chris Hutchinson with 400+ active installs, the #9,593 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.4.0 came out on Apr 11, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 32 plugins tagged “wp-api”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats230 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | ACF to WP-API |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 440 · -1.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 440 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 441 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 438 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 440 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 440 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 439 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 441 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 440 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 440 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 438 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 439 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 447 |
Rank over time
#9,593 · up 23 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,593 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,577 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,618 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,547 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,573 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,561 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,593 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,554 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,568 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,577 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,515 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,611 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,612 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,616 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.60% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.79% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9612 → #9573Downloads +6.7%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.494%
- v1.35.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.0
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 8, 2015
- Last updated
- Apr 11, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about ACF to WP-API
How many websites use ACF to WP-API?
ACF to WP-API is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,593 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has ACF to WP-API been downloaded?
50,230 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was ACF to WP-API last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Apr 11, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is ACF to WP-API compatible with the latest WordPress?
ACF to WP-API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is ACF to WP-API still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does ACF to WP-API have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to ACF to WP-API?
The plugins most like ACF to WP-API, by the tags they share, are WPGraphQL for ACF (10K+), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) (2M+) and WP Consent API (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 440 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 50.2K |
| Author | Chris Hutchinson |
| First released | Mar 8, 2015 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
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