WPGetAPI
10,000+ active installs · Rated 5.0/5 · Updated August 13, 2026
A plugin for connecting WordPress to external REST APIs without code, both to fetch data and to send it. It supports common authentication methods, including API keys, bearer tokens and OAuth 2.0, all major request methods and custom parameters, with results shown through a shortcode or template tag. It suits sites integrating third-party services. The core plugin is free, and a pro version adds extra features.
Pros
- Define API endpoints in wp-admin without code
- Shortcode and block to show API data on pages
- Encrypts some stored parameter values in the database
Cons
- XML support needs the PRO plugin
- API to Posts and WooCommerce sync are separate paid extensions
- Responses are fetched from the remote API on demand, so slow APIs slow pages
Topics: REST API plugins
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