Description
Now you have no need to make additional requests to get author info from their id that is available in the default json response.
This plugin allows you to configure which user meta fields should be included in the REST API response through an easy-to-use admin interface.
Features
- Configurable user meta fields
- Includes avatar URL option
- Shows user role information
- No additional API requests needed
- Clean implementation
Available Fields
- Nickname
- Description
- User URL
- First Name
- Last Name
- User Email
- Role
- Avatar
Example Response:
{
“id”: 1,
“title”: “Sample Post”,
“author”: 1,
“author_meta”: {
“first_name”: “John”,
“last_name”: “Doe”,
“role”: “administrator”,
“avatar”: “https://secure.gravatar.com/…”
}
}
Credits
This plugin is created by Ruhul Amin
Support
For support, please visit http://www.ruhulamin.me/
Screenshots
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/
directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings -> REST User Meta to configure which fields to include
FAQ
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Where can I find the settings page?
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The settings page is located under Settings -> REST User Meta in your WordPress admin panel.
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How do I access the user meta in the API response?
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The user meta data is included in the
author_meta
object of each post in the REST API response. -
Can I add custom meta fields?
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Currently, the plugin supports a predefined set of common user meta fields. Custom fields support may be added in future versions.
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Contributors & Developers
“WP REST API – User Meta” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.0
- Added settings page under Settings menu
- Added configurable user meta fields
- Added avatar URL option
- Added user role support
- Improved code organization
- Removed unnecessary debug information
1.0.0
- Initial release