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WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API

By David Anderson / Team Updraft

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API Review - In-Depth Analysis

Connect any REST API to WordPress easily. WPGet API allows you to display API data without coding.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 32+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Connect WordPress to external APIs, without code.

Easily send data to any API and get data from unlimited 3rd party REST APIs. Format and display the returned data on your WordPress website using a shortcode or a template tag.

WPGet API supports virtually all authentication methods including API keys, bearer tokens, basic auth, username/password and OAuth 2.0 authorization.

View our live examples of connecting to several different APIs and displaying the data in various unique ways including charts, graphs, tables and weather forecasts.

The PRO Plugin provides many extra features that allow you to do some more advanced things with your APIs. Features of the PRO Plugin include actions, tokens, dynamic variables, chain API calls, cache API calls, format API data into HTML, retrieve nested data, base64 encoded auth, and XML format.

The API to Posts Plugin allows you to import API data and create WooCommerce products or custom posts from this API data. Features include importing from unlimited endpoints, mapping API data to WordPress fields, and syncing API to WooCommerce products.

WPGet API integrates extremely well with other WordPress plugins, allowing you to do some very cool things with your API.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPGet API offers a robust solution for connecting to external REST APIs with several viable alternatives available for users seeking similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated with a 5-star average from users
Excellent and responsive customer support
Easy to understand and use for API connections
Capable of handling complex API integrations
Regular updates addressing security issues

Weaknesses

Has had medium severity security vulnerabilities in the past
Requires updates to maintain security
Some users may need support for complex payload configurations
Potentially higher learning curve for non-developers

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 96.9% 5-star rating and no negative reviews, highlighting satisfaction with functionality and support.

Positive highlights

"Working great" - MatthewQ
"Great Support" - ipshwitz
"Very nice plugin, great support!" - Elise
"Solved a problem we were told could not be solved" - tilianova
"Unbelievable support" - its4yougr

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Past medium severity security vulnerabilities fixed in recent updates
Some initial configuration challenges requiring support assistance
Limited programming knowledge may require reliance on support

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a reliable and well-supported plugin to connect WordPress to any external REST API, including those with limited programming experience who value strong customer support.

Not ideal for

Users unwilling to keep the plugin updated for security or those seeking a plugin with no history of vulnerabilities might consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential features to connect and interact with external REST APIs effectively, suitable for many standard use cases.

Pro version

The premium version offers advanced features such as enhanced API connection options, priority support, and additional customization capabilities.

Final Verdict

WPGet API stands out for its excellent user satisfaction, robust functionality, and exceptional support, making it a top choice for integrating external REST APIs with WordPress. Its history of security vulnerabilities has been addressed with timely updates, but users should remain vigilant with updates to maintain security.

Overall, it offers great value with a free version suitable for most users and a pro version for advanced needs. Those prioritizing security and support will find WPGet API a reliable and effective solution.