WordPress plugin comparison
WP REST API vs REST API Toolbox
At a glance
- WP REST API has more active installs: 7K+, against 1K+ for REST API Toolbox.
- On a typical day, WP REST API is downloaded about 110 times, REST API Toolbox about 17.
- REST API Toolbox is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 3.7 from 7 reviews.
- REST API Toolbox was updated more recently: Jan 2, 2025, against Aug 5, 2024 for WP REST API.
- REST API Toolbox is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.7.11, against 6.6.11 for WP REST API.
Line by line
REST API Toolbox leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP REST API |  REST API Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,469 | #5,379 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.6K | 459 |
| Rating | 3.7(7) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | – |
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