WooCommerce Legacy REST API for WordPress Plugin Directory
By Automattic
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is a WordPress app, with a 1.5 average rating from 29 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic. With a rating of 1.5★ from 29 reviews.
AppRanks data: WooCommerce Legacy REST API ranks #0 in Rest-api on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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WooCommerce Legacy REST API is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Rest-api category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 29 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (1.5★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (29) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How WooCommerce Legacy REST API works
The Legacy REST API will no longer part of WooCommerce as of version 9.0. This plugin restores the full functionality of the removed Legacy REST API code in WooCommerce 9.0 and later versions.
For all intents and purposes, having this plugin installed and active in WooCommerce 9.0 and newer versions is equivalent to enabling the Legacy REST API in WooCommerce 8.9 and older versions (via WooCommerce – Settings – Advanced – Legacy API). All the endpoints work the same way, and existing user keys also continue working.
On the other hand, installing this plugin together with WooCommerce 8.9 or an older version is safe: the plugin detects that the Legacy REST API is still part of WooCommerce and doesn’t initialize itself as to not interfere with the built-in code.
Please note that the Legacy REST API is not compatible with High-Performance Order Storage. Upgrading the code that relies on the Legacy REST API to use the current WooCommerce REST API instead is highly recommended.
Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Rest-api#0of 36Top 1%
- Woo#0of 23Top 1%
- Woocommerce#5of 1,967Top 1%
- _browse_popular#143of 508Top 29%
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Where WooCommerce Legacy REST API stands in the Rest-api category
WooCommerce Legacy REST API ranks #0 of 36 apps in the Rest-api category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is WooCommerce Legacy REST API?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 1.5-star rating from 29 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Rest-api category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Automattic.
Who uses WooCommerce Legacy REST API?
Currently around 400,000 active stores have installed WooCommerce Legacy REST API. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Rest-api category on WordPress.