Integrate license validation and automatic updates into your WordPress plugins using our comprehensive REST API.
The InnovaPlugins REST API allows you to integrate license validation, activation, and automatic updates directly into your WordPress plugins. This ensures that only licensed users can access premium features while providing a seamless user experience.
Verify license keys and check activation status
JWT-based authentication for API security
Simple REST endpoints with comprehensive docs
All API requests require authentication using a license key. Include the license key in the Authorization header as a Bearer token.
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LICENSE_KEYhttps://api.innovaplugins.com/v1/
Validate a license key and check if it's active for the current site. This should be called periodically to ensure the license is still valid.
POST /licenses/validate{
"license_key": "INV-A1B2C3D4-E5F6G7H8-I9J0K1L2-M3N4O5P6",
"site_url": "https://yoursite.com",
"plugin_slug": "your-plugin-name"
}{
"valid": true,
"status": "active",
"expires_at": "2025-01-15T00:00:00Z",
"sites_used": 2,
"sites_allowed": 5,
"plan_name": "Professional"
}<?php
// License validation example for WordPress plugins
class InnovaPlugins_License_Validator {
private $api_url = 'https://api.innovaplugins.com/v1/';
private $license_key;
private $plugin_slug;
public function __construct($license_key, $plugin_slug) {
$this->license_key = $license_key;
$this->plugin_slug = $plugin_slug;
}
public function validate_license() {
$response = wp_remote_post($this->api_url . 'licenses/validate', array(
'headers' => array(
'Content-Type' => 'application/json',
'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $this->license_key
),
'body' => json_encode(array(
'license_key' => $this->license_key,
'site_url' => site_url(),
'plugin_slug' => $this->plugin_slug
))
));
if (is_wp_error($response)) {
return array('valid' => false, 'error' => $response->get_error_message());
}
$body = wp_remote_retrieve_body($response);
$data = json_decode($body, true);
return $data;
}
}
// Usage in your plugin
$validator = new InnovaPlugins_License_Validator(
get_option('your_plugin_license_key'),
'your-plugin-slug'
);
$validation_result = $validator->validate_license();
if ($validation_result['valid']) {
// License is valid, enable premium features
update_option('your_plugin_license_status', 'valid');
} else {
// License is invalid, disable premium features
update_option('your_plugin_license_status', 'invalid');
}Activate a license key for a specific site. This registers the site with the license and enables premium features.
POST /licenses/activate<?php
// License activation example
function activate_innovaplugins_license($license_key) {
$response = wp_remote_post('https://api.innovaplugins.com/v1/licenses/activate', array(
'headers' => array(
'Content-Type' => 'application/json'
),
'body' => json_encode(array(
'license_key' => $license_key,
'site_url' => site_url(),
'site_name' => get_bloginfo('name'),
'plugin_version' => YOUR_PLUGIN_VERSION
))
));
if (is_wp_error($response)) {
return array(
'success' => false,
'message' => $response->get_error_message()
);
}
$body = wp_remote_retrieve_body($response);
$data = json_decode($body, true);
if ($data['success']) {
update_option('your_plugin_license_key', $license_key);
update_option('your_plugin_license_status', 'active');
return array(
'success' => true,
'message' => 'License activated successfully!'
);
} else {
return array(
'success' => false,
'message' => $data['message'] ?? 'License activation failed'
);
}
}Integrate with WordPress's built-in update system to provide automatic updates for your premium plugins.
GET /plugins/{plugin_slug}/version<?php
// Check for plugin updates using license validation
function check_for_plugin_updates() {
$license_key = get_option('your_plugin_license_key');
if (empty($license_key)) {
return false;
}
$response = wp_remote_get('https://api.innovaplugins.com/v1/plugins/your-plugin-slug/version', array(
'headers' => array(
'Authorization' => 'Bearer ' . $license_key
)
));
if (is_wp_error($response)) {
return false;
}
$body = wp_remote_retrieve_body($response);
$data = json_decode($body, true);
if ($data['success'] && version_compare($data['version'], YOUR_PLUGIN_VERSION, '>')) {
return array(
'new_version' => $data['version'],
'download_url' => $data['download_url'],
'changelog' => $data['changelog']
);
}
return false;
}
// Hook into WordPress update system
add_filter('pre_set_site_transient_update_plugins', 'check_plugin_updates');
function check_plugin_updates($transient) {
if (empty($transient->checked)) {
return $transient;
}
$update_data = check_for_plugin_updates();
if ($update_data) {
$transient->response[plugin_basename(__FILE__)] = (object) array(
'new_version' => $update_data['new_version'],
'package' => $update_data['download_url'],
'slug' => 'your-plugin-slug'
);
}
return $transient;
}You can also validate licenses on the frontend using JavaScript for real-time feature toggling.
// JavaScript/jQuery example for frontend license validation
function validateLicense(licenseKey) {
return fetch('/wp-json/innovaplugins/v1/validate-license', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'X-WP-Nonce': wpApiSettings.nonce
},
body: JSON.stringify({
license_key: licenseKey,
site_url: window.location.origin
})
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => {
if (data.valid) {
console.log('License is valid');
// Enable premium features in frontend
document.querySelectorAll('.premium-feature').forEach(el => {
el.style.display = 'block';
});
} else {
console.log('License is invalid:', data.message);
// Show upgrade notice
showUpgradeNotice();
}
return data;
})
.catch(error => {
console.error('License validation error:', error);
});
}
function showUpgradeNotice() {
const notice = document.createElement('div');
notice.className = 'notice notice-warning';
notice.innerHTML = `
<p>Your license is invalid or expired.
<a href="https://innovaplugins.com/pricing">Upgrade now</a> to access premium features.</p>
`;
document.querySelector('.wrap').prepend(notice);
}The API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure. Always check the response status and handle errors appropriately.
Invalid request format or missing required fields
Invalid or missing license key
License key valid but expired or suspended
Too many requests, please slow down
Our team is here to help you integrate the license API into your WordPress plugins. Get in touch if you have questions or need assistance.