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<p>The simplest method to link WordPress with external APIs</p>
<p>JCI simplifies the task of retrieving data from a third-party REST API. The returned JSON-, XML, CSV, TXT-data can be neatly arranged and showcased on your WordPress site via a shortcode, a JCI Block or PHP. The plugin can generate a template for the data display.</p>
<p>20 seconds: Load API and display data</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/RBlrAUVywAk?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>7 minutes: Basic intro to JCI free</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/SDUj1teNG2s?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>
<h3>Examples, Preview</h3>
<p>Check out the live demonstration to explore how we’re interfacing with various APIs<br />
<a href="https://api.json-content-importer.com/free-jci-plugin-example/wetter/" rel="nofollow ugc">LIVE PREVIEW – WordPress and a external API</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJGBPvaKZsk" rel="nofollow ugc">Video: How to use the Wikipedia API</a></p>
<h3>Main Plugin Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Low code usage: Save time and avoid coding using an API</li>
<li>Insert an API-URL into Step 1: Data is loaded, and and displayed. Save it as API-Access-Set.</li>
<li>Use the API-Access-Set in Step 2 to create a Shortcode</li>
<li>Optional for maximum flexibility: Use the API-Access-Set n PHP code</li>
<li>Insert an API-URL into the JCI Block: Data is loaded, and a template can be generated to display the data.</li>
<li>Easy to start: Check Installation – Is your WordPress ready for JCI? Most probably!</li>
<li>Basic Settings: Check SSL, Cacher, Gutenberg and Authentication</li>
<li>ContactForm7 Integration: Populate CF7 forms with JSON data and forward CF7-submitted data to an API.</li>
<li>Use the JCI cacher to avoid many API requests</li>
<li>JCI-Block :  Use the simple JCI Block interface to get data! Query the API and check the response. Then utilize the simple template generator inside the JCI Block to use the data!</li>
<li>Contact Form 7 Integration: Fill form and submit to API</li>
</ul>
<h3>Important Note Starting with Version 2.0.11</h3>
<p>Starting with version 2.0.11, any HTML code present in the shortcode or block is filtered to prevent dangerous code (e.g. JavaScript) from being output.<br />
However, if you want to allow certain tags or attributes as a deliberate choice:<br />
In the plugin’s “Basic Settings” there is a field called “Allow additional HTML tags (advanced)”.<br />
There you can enter comma-separated tags that should not be filtered out. For example, “iframe,script” would preserve these two tags in the HTML output.<br />
“tr#onclick” would preserve the “onclick” attribute in ”, which would otherwise be removed.</p>
<h3>Documentation</h3>
<p>There’s a wealth of resources and support at your fingertips. Explore the articles listed below to begin your journey:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">JCI Manual</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/step-1-data-access/" rel="nofollow ugc">Step 1: Access the Data</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/step-2-data-usage/" rel="nofollow ugc">Step 2: Using the Data</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/shortcode-basic-structure/" rel="nofollow ugc">Shortcode – Basic structure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/pro-contactform7/" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact Form 7 Integration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/free-overview-videos/" rel="nofollow ugc">Free JCI Plugin: Overview Videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://doc.json-content-importer.com/json-content-importer/basic-start/" rel="nofollow ugc">Free JCI Plugin: Getting Started</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>You need more?</h3>
<h4>JSON Content Importer PRO</h4>
<p>Both the free and PRO JCI Plugins serve the same purpose: retrieving data, transforming it, and publishing the results.<br />
However, while the free Plugin can only handle basic challenges, the PRO JCI Plugin offers nearly full control over WordPress, the database, and applications.<br />
<a href="https://json-content-importer.com/compare/" rel="nofollow ugc">Compare: Free vs. JCI PRO Plugin</a></p>
<p>PRO features:<br />
* application building by creating a searchform and connect it to a JSON-API in the background: pass GET-Variables to use a dynamic JSON-Feed-URL (“talk to API / webservice”)<br />
* much better and more flexible templateengine: twig<br />
* create and use Custom Post Types<br />
* store Templates independent of pages<br />
* more Shortcode-Parameters<br />
* executing Shortcodes inside a template<br />
* more features…</p>


Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer


All I wanted to do is display the latest version number of my own plugin on my site.  I could have spent hours coding it myself, instead I spent 5 minutes installing and working out this plugin.  Great work Bernhard


Easy Peasy


learning curve is very steep with the plugin but it simply works and i fell in love with it! i use it for everything: fetching flight prices, weather data, syncing wordpress blocks / content across different sites / domain through wp rest api to name a few!


such a clever plugin

Connects an API to WordPress: Get API-data (JSON, XML, CSV...), show it with a Shortcode, a JCI Block or PHP. Generate a template with the JCI Block

rmmahour

<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.

Get Use APIs – JSON Content Importer vs FlexiAPI Universal Data Connector