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WPGraphQL

By Jason Bahl

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

WPGraphQL Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPGraphQL adds a powerful GraphQL API to WordPress, enabling efficient data querying and interaction. It's flexible and extendable for various applications.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 48+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.73 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPGraphQL is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that provides an extendable GraphQL schema and API for any WordPress site.

To get started, install WPGraphQL and try it out using the live demo. Read the Quick Start Guide for more information. Join the community on Discord and star the repository on GitHub!

Key features include a flexible API that allows querying of posts, pages, custom post types, taxonomies, users, and more. The schema is extendable, enabling custom integrations. It is compatible with modern frameworks such as Next.js, Astro, and SvelteKit, ensuring optimized performance by fetching exactly the data needed in a single query.

WPGraphQL is becoming a Canonical Plugin on WordPress.org, ensuring long-term support and a growing community of users and contributors.

When upgrading, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the changes in the release notes published on GitHub. WPGraphQL follows Semver practices, communicating meaning through version numbers.

WPGraphQL uses Appsero SDK to collect telemetry data upon user confirmation, helping troubleshoot problems and improve the product. The SDK does not gather any data by default and only starts collecting basic telemetry data when allowed by the user.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WPGraphQL plugin.

GraphQL

Decoupled

Headless

Screenshots

FAQ

WPGraphQL is free and open-source. It is supported by contributors, backers, and sponsors, including Automattic, which provides significant support as WPGraphQL becomes a Canonical Plugin.

Learn more about supporting WPGraphQL on Open Collective.