WordPress plugin comparison
WP REST Cache vs WPGet API
At a glance
- Both have 10K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, WP REST Cache is downloaded about 519 times, WPGet API about 70.
- WPGet API is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews, against 4.9 from 42 reviews.
- WP REST Cache was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for WPGet API.
- WPGet API is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP REST Cache.
- WP REST Cache has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for WPGet API.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP REST Cache |  WPGet API |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,796 | #1,815 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.3K | 2.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(42) | 5.0(32) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×1.03 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.2 |
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