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REST API Meta Support

By Pericor

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

REST API Meta Support Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin stores meta data from the WP REST API during post or page creation. It saves settings directly into the created post or page's meta data.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.83/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin automatically stores the meta data from the meta field of a WordPress REST API posts or pages POST creation call. The meta data is stored in the associated created page or post using the update_post_meta function. The key/value information sent in the REST POST 'meta' object field is stored as both 'key' and '_key' to support different plugin formats.

For example, if you want to set the YOAST SEO Plugin values dynamically when creating a page from the REST API, you simply add the fields to the meta field of the REST POST data when you POST to the endpoint, and the plugin values will be added to the page.

This plugin is useful when dynamically creating pages with the WordPress REST API to support modifying plugin settings for pages or posts created using the REST API.

A guide on how to use this plugin to generate a page or post with plugins configured from the REST API is available at Pericror.

This plugin is inspired as a broader alternative to wp-api-yoast-meta and is compatible with the WordPress REST API version 2.

Comparing to Alternatives

REST API Meta Support is a specialized plugin that extends the WordPress REST API to include meta fields, offering functionality that is not commonly found in other plugins.

Top alternatives

REST API Meta Support

Strengths

Enables meta field support in REST API responses.
Simple and straightforward to use.
Works immediately upon activation as reported by users.

Weaknesses

Limited to meta support only, lacks broader REST API enhancements.
No premium version or additional features.
Minimal documentation and community support.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's reliability and ease of use, with some noting its straightforward functionality.

Positive highlights

"This plugin was developed and used to generate pages with a review plugin configured programmatically using the REST API per page and works as described." - Pericor
"Worked immediately upon activation." - mortgageyields

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lack of advanced features beyond meta support.
No updates or active development noted recently.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers or site owners needing to expose custom meta fields via the WordPress REST API without additional complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking comprehensive REST API management or advanced features beyond meta field support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports adding meta fields to REST API responses with no limitations.

Final Verdict

REST API Meta Support is a focused and effective plugin for extending REST API responses with meta data, praised for its simplicity and immediate functionality.

However, it lacks advanced features and a pro version, making it best suited for users with specific needs around meta data exposure in the REST API.