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REST API Meta Support

By Pericor

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

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

6.97/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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 REST API capabilities for meta fields, with a few close alternatives available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective functionality as intended
Immediate activation and ease of use
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction

Weaknesses

Limited user base with only a few ratings
Lacks a pro version with extended features
Minimal documentation or advanced customization options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all users and no negative reviews, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Positive highlights

"Works as Described" - Pericor
"Excellent plugin" - mortgageyields
Immediate functionality upon activation - mortgageyields

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feedback due to low number of total reviews
No advanced features requested or discussed

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers or site owners needing straightforward REST API meta field support without complex configurations.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced meta field management or premium support features may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Full functionality of REST API meta support with no restrictions.

Final Verdict

REST API Meta Support delivers exactly what it promises with flawless user satisfaction and no security concerns, making it a reliable choice for simple REST API meta field extensions. Its ease of use and immediate functionality are praised by all users.

However, its limited user base and lack of advanced or premium features may not meet the needs of more complex projects. Alternatives exist for users requiring additional capabilities, but for straightforward use cases, this plugin is an excellent free solution.