Best controller plugins for WordPress
The most popular controller plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP REST API Controller leads with 8K+ active installs, ahead of WP Post Controller (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “controller” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 controller plugins
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WP REST API ControllerThe most installed controller plugin, with 8K+ active installs. Rated 4.3 from 12 reviews, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.
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WP Post ControllerFewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 5 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.7.21.
All 2 plugins tagged “controller”
WP REST API Controller
Down in the last 7 days:2#2,452by Evan Herman3 years ago
Enable a UI to toggle visibility and customize properties in WP REST API requests.
- Installs
- 8K+
- Rating
- 4.3(12)
- Downloads
- 33/day
WP Post Controller
Up in the last 7 days:4,636#59,170by wordsector5 years ago
All in one solution for posts. Get Multiple features in one place
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day