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WordPress.org API

WordPress.org (wordpress.org) has 2 public methods: search plugins and get WordPress plugin details. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • Search plugins

    Searches the WordPress.org plugin directory by description and returns matches in directory search order, with ratings, installations, compatibility and plugin page links.

    Returns name, author, rating, rating count, active installations, last updated, tested WordPress version, plugin page link, slug

    Readwordpress.org/search_plugins

  • Get WordPress plugin details

    Finds the best-matching WordPress.org plugin by name or plugin page link and returns its details, including the changelog for the latest version when one is available.

    Returns name, author, version, rating, installs, requirements, description, latest changelog, links

    Readwordpress.org/get_plugin