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<p>FlexiAPI Universal Data Connector is a powerful tool designed for developers and site owners who need to integrate external REST APIs into their WordPress site seamlessly. Whether you are fetching exhibitor lists, dynamic product data, or real-time ERP information, this plugin handles the heavy lifting safely and securely.</p>
<p><strong>Key Features:</strong><br />
* <strong>Universal Fetching:</strong> Connect to any external JSON REST API using GET or POST methods.<br />
* <strong>Smart Caching:</strong> Avoid API rate limits, bypass slow ERP responses (300s timeout support), and speed up your site with built-in transient caching.<br />
* <strong>Developer Friendly:</strong> Use the standard shortcode for quick grids, or use the PHP Repeater mode for 100% custom HTML control.<br />
* <strong>Dot Notation Mapping:</strong> Easily traverse complex, deeply nested JSON data using simple paths like <code>data.users.0.name</code>.</p>
<h3>External services</h3>
<p>This plugin acts as a bridge to connect your WordPress site to any external REST API endpoint you provide.<br />
* <strong>What data is sent:</strong> The plugin sends HTTP requests (GET/POST) exclusively to the custom API URLs defined by you in the settings. It will send the exact JSON body you input if using the POST method.<br />
* <strong>Where data is sent:</strong> To the 3rd-party domains and URLs explicitly saved by the administrator.<br />
* <strong>Terms & Privacy:</strong> Since this plugin connects to your own user-defined APIs (like an internal ERP or public API), the Terms of Service and Privacy Policies are strictly dependent on the API provider you choose to connect with.= 🚀 Top Use Cases: Who is this for? =<br />
* <strong>Event Organizers:</strong> Fetch dynamic sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker lists from your event management software (ERP) directly to your WordPress frontend.<br />
* <strong>E-Commerce:</strong> Pull real-time inventory, pricing, or product catalogs from third-party CRMs and inventory management systems.<br />
* <strong>App Developers:</strong> Bridge your mobile app’s backend database with your WordPress promotional site without writing custom cURL scripts.<br />
* <strong>Corporate Websites:</strong> Display live stock prices, weather updates, or real-time news feeds using external JSON REST APIs.</p>
<h4>🛡️ Enterprise-Grade Security</h4>
<p>Security is our top priority. FlexiAPI is built following strict WordPress coding standards:<br />
* <strong>Late Escaping:</strong> All output is securely escaped to prevent XSS attacks.<br />
* <strong>Nonce Verification:</strong> Every backend action is protected against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).<br />
* <strong>Safe JSON Parsing:</strong> Built-in safeguards ensure that invalid or malicious JSON payloads do not break your site layout.</p>
<h4>⚡ Performance & Caching</h4>
<p>Calling external APIs on every page load can crash your site. FlexiAPI solves this with an intelligent caching engine:<br />
* Stores API responses locally in WordPress Transients.<br />
* Drastically reduces page load times (TTFB).<br />
* Prevents your server from getting IP-blocked by third-party APIs due to rate-limiting.<br />
* One-click manual cache clearing when you need fresh data instantly.</p>
<h4>💻 System Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>WordPress:</strong> Version 5.0 or higher.</li>
<li><strong>PHP:</strong> Version 7.2 or higher (PHP 8.0+ highly recommended for optimal speed).</li>
<li><strong>Extensions:</strong> cURL extension must be enabled on your server (standard on 99% of web hosts).</li>
</ul>
<h4>🤝 Support & Documentation</h4>
<p>We have built an extensive “Manual” tab right inside the plugin dashboard. It includes copy-paste ready PHP snippets and implementation instructions.</p>


FlexiAPI Universal Data Connector

Connect to any external REST API or JSON endpoint. Fetch, display, and cache dynamic data using shortcodes or PHP repeaters effortlessly.

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WPGetAPI

<p>Connect WordPress to external APIs, without code.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/X50qINEs1yo?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<p>WPGet API supports virtually all authentication methods including API keys, bearer tokens, basic auth, username/password and <a href="https://wpgetapi.com/downloads/oauth-2-0-authentication/?utm_campaign=OAuth&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">OAuth 2.0 authorization</a>.</p>
<h3>Live Examples</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/demo-connecting-wordpress-to-external-api/?utm_campaign=Demo&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">LIVE EXAMPLES – Connecting WordPress to external APIs</a></p>
<h3>Major Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Connect your WordPress website to any REST API</li>
<li>Unlimited APIs & endpoints</li>
<li>No coding required</li>
<li>Display API data using a template tag or shortcode</li>
<li>GET, POST, PUT, PATCH & DELETE methods</li>
<li>Add query string, header & body parameters</li>
</ul>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>We have tons of articles and help available.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/quick-start-guide/?utm_campaign=Docs&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Quick Start Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/step-by-step-example/?utm_campaign=Docs&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Step by Step Example</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/frequently-asked-questions/?utm_campaign=Docs&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/will-this-work-with-my-api/?utm_campaign=OAuth&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Will this work with my API?</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Extending WPGet API</h3>
<h4>PRO Plugin</h4>
<p>The <strong><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/downloads/pro-plugin/?utm_campaign=Pro&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">PRO Plugin</a></strong> provides many extra features that allow you to do some more advanced things with your APIs. Features of the PRO Plugin include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Actions – automate your API when an action happens on your site</li>
<li>Tokens – grab dynamic data without code and send to your API</li>
<li>Dynamic variables – a PHP solution for grabbing dynamic values</li>
<li>Chain API calls</li>
<li>Cache API calls</li>
<li>Format API data into HTML</li>
<li>Retrieve nested data</li>
<li>Base64 encoded auth</li>
<li>XML format</li>
</ul>
<h4>API to Posts Plugin</h4>
<p>The <strong><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/downloads/api-to-posts/?utm_campaign=APItoPosts&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">API to Posts Plugin</a></strong> allows you to import API data and create WooCommerce products or custom posts from this API data. Features of the API to Posts Plugin include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Import API data</li>
<li>Import from unlimited endpoints</li>
<li>Map API data to WordPress fields</li>
<li>Supports custom fields, ACF, tags, categories, custom taxonomies, images and more</li>
<li>Supports all standard WooCommerce fields</li>
<li>Create WooCommerce products from API data</li>
<li>Sync API to WooCommerce products & posts</li>
<li>Set interval of sync from every minutes up to once a week</li>
</ul>
<h4>OAuth 2.0 Authorization</h4>
<p>The <strong><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/downloads/oauth-2-0-authentication/?utm_campaign=OAuth&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">OAuth 2.0 Authorization</a></strong> plugin allows authorization of your API through the OAuth 2.0 method.</p>
<h3>WPGet API Integrations</h3>
<p>WPGet API integrates extremely well with other WordPress plugins, allowing you to do some very cool things with your API. Click the links below for more info on these integrations.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/connect-woocommerce-to-api/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce to API</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/woocommerce-api-product-sync/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce API Product Sync</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/send-contact-form-7-data-to-api/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact Form 7 send data to API</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/send-wpforms-data-to-api/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">WPForms send data to API</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/send-gravity-forms-data-to-api/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Gravity Forms send data to API</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpgetapi.com/docs/using-with-wpdatatables/?utm_campaign=Integrations&utm_medium=wporg&utm_source=readme" rel="nofollow ugc">Charts & Tables from API data using wpDataTables</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Translating WPGet API</h3>
<p>You can translate WPGet API into your own language on <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wpgetapi/" rel="nofollow ugc">translate.wordpress.org</a></p>
<p>Here is an article to help <a href="https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/handbook/translating/first-steps/" rel="nofollow ugc">get started with translations</a></p>


WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API

Connect any REST API to WordPress. WPGet API enables easy API integration, allowing you to display API data without any code.

FlexiAPI Universal Data Connector vs WPGet API – Connect to any external REST API