{"id":291718,"date":"2026-03-25T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/overedge-connector\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:12:19","slug":"overedge-connector","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/overedge-connector\/","author":23468541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0.1","stable_tag":"1.0.1","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.8","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Overedge Connector","header_author":"Overedge","header_description":"Connects your WordPress site to a Lovable-built React frontend as a headless CMS.","assets_banners_color":"0b140c","last_updated":"2026-03-25 08:12:19","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/overedge.dev\/connector","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/overedge.dev","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":79,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.1":{"tag":"1.0.1","author":"timothyolu","date":"2026-03-25 08:12:19"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.0.1":"

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Overedge Connector<\/strong> is the bridge between your WordPress content and your React frontend.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you built your site with Lovable, Vite, Next.js, or plain React \u2014 Overedge Connector turns your WordPress installation into a fully configured headless CMS that your React app can fetch from instantly.<\/p>\n\n

External Services<\/h4>\n\n

This plugin optionally connects to the Overedge platform (https:\/\/overedge.dev) to automate the connection setup between your React frontend and WordPress. This connection is initiated manually by the site administrator and can be used without the platform entirely.<\/p>\n\n

The Overedge platform stores only site URLs and plugin health status. No content or personal data is transmitted.<\/p>\n\n

Privacy policy: https:\/\/overedge.dev\/privacy\nTerms of service: https:\/\/overedge.dev<\/p>\n\n

What It Does<\/h4>\n\n

Once activated, Overedge Connector automatically:<\/p>\n\n

    \n
  • Registers custom post types<\/strong> \u2014 Testimonials, Team Members, and FAQs \u2014 all exposed via the REST API<\/li>\n
  • Configures Advanced Custom Fields<\/strong> field groups for each post type<\/li>\n
  • Enables and configures the WordPress REST API<\/strong> for headless use<\/li>\n
  • Handles CORS headers<\/strong> so your React frontend can fetch content cross-origin<\/li>\n
  • Creates a site-wide options panel<\/strong> for managing global settings (hero text, stats, CTAs, contact details)<\/li>\n
  • Exposes a health endpoint<\/strong> at \/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/health<\/code> so your frontend can monitor the connection<\/li>\n
  • Generates a secret key<\/strong> for secure webhook verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Who Is It For?<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Vibe coders<\/strong> building client sites on Lovable who need their clients to manage content independently<\/li>\n
    • Freelance developers<\/strong> tired of rewriting WordPress REST API integrations on every project<\/li>\n
    • Agencies<\/strong> delivering consistent, client-friendly handovers at scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Works With Any React Frontend<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Lovable subdomain (e.g. yoursite.lovable.app)<\/li>\n
      • Custom domain (e.g. yoursite.com)<\/li>\n
      • Next.js, Vite, Create React App \u2014 anything React<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Works With Any WordPress Setup<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Subdomain (e.g. cms.yoursite.com)<\/li>\n
        • Main domain (e.g. yoursite.com)<\/li>\n
        • Subfolder (e.g. yoursite.com\/cms)<\/li>\n
        • Shared hosting, VPS, managed WordPress \u2014 all supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Overedge Platform<\/h4>\n\n

          This plugin works standalone, but connects seamlessly with the Overedge platform<\/strong> (overedge.dev) which provides:<\/p>\n\n

            \n
          • Browser-based connection wizard \u2014 no terminal, no VS Code<\/li>\n
          • Auto-generated React integration files (wordpress.ts, useWordPress.ts, cmsData.ts)<\/li>\n
          • Dashboard to manage all connected sites<\/li>\n
          • Health monitoring across all your client sites<\/li>\n
          • Phase 2: Visual customisation \u2014 clients control colours, layout, and components from wp-admin<\/li>\n
          • Phase 2: Shortcode \u2192 React props mapping \u2014 [overedge_hero headline=\"...\"]<\/code> updates your React component automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            REST API Endpoints Added<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • GET \/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/health<\/code> \u2014 Plugin health and site status<\/li>\n
            • POST \/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/configure<\/code> \u2014 Update CORS allowed origin<\/li>\n
            • GET \/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/settings<\/code> \u2014 Site-wide CMS settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Custom Post Types Registered<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • overedge_testimonials<\/code> \u2014 with fields: quote, author_name, author_country, destination, avatar<\/li>\n
              • overedge_team_members<\/code> \u2014 with fields: full_name, job_title, bio, photo, destination_focus, linkedin_url<\/li>\n
              • overedge_faqs<\/code> \u2014 with fields: answer, destination, order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                All custom post types are exposed via the WordPress REST API and include ACF field support.<\/p>\n\n

                Privacy<\/h4>\n\n

                This plugin does not collect or transmit any personal data. The optional Overedge platform connection only stores site URLs and connection status \u2014 never content or user data.<\/p>\n\n\n

                Automatic Installation (Recommended)<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard<\/li>\n
                2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong><\/li>\n
                3. Search for Overedge Connector<\/strong><\/li>\n
                4. Click Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n
                5. Click Activate Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                  That's it. The plugin configures everything automatically on activation.<\/p>\n\n

                  Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Download the plugin ZIP from this page<\/li>\n
                  2. Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  3. Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  4. Click Activate Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                    After Activation<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Visit Settings \u2192 Permalinks<\/strong> and click Save Changes<\/strong> to flush rewrite rules<\/li>\n
                    2. Test the health endpoint: https:\/\/yoursite.com\/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/health<\/code><\/li>\n
                    3. You should see a JSON response with \"status\": \"ok\"<\/code><\/li>\n
                    4. Connect your React frontend using the Overedge platform at overedge.dev<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                      \n

                      Does this plugin work without the Overedge platform?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes. The plugin works standalone. It registers custom post types, configures the REST API, and handles CORS. You can connect any React frontend manually using the REST API endpoints.<\/p>\n\n

                      The Overedge platform (overedge.dev) automates the connection setup and generates the React integration files for you \u2014 but it is optional.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Does my React app need to be on a specific hosting platform?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      No. Overedge works with any React frontend on any hosting \u2014 Lovable, Vercel, Netlify, custom servers, or static hosting. Both subdomains and custom domains are supported.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Do I need a custom domain for my WordPress site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      No. The plugin works on any WordPress URL \u2014 a subdomain (cms.yoursite.com), a main domain (yoursite.com), or a subfolder (yoursite.com\/cms).<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Does this plugin require Advanced Custom Fields?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      ACF field groups are registered programmatically using acf_add_local_field_group()<\/code>. If ACF (free or Pro) is installed, the field groups appear automatically. If ACF is not installed, the custom post types still work via the REST API \u2014 you just won't have the structured ACF fields.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      How does CORS work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      On activation, the plugin allows all origins by default so your React app can connect during setup. Once you connect via the Overedge platform, the allowed origin is updated to your specific React frontend URL only.<\/p>\n\n

                      You can also set the allowed origin manually via the configure endpoint:\n POST \/wp-json\/overedge\/v1\/configure with header X-Overedge-Secret: [your secret key]<\/code> (legacy X-Overco-Secret<\/code> is still accepted)<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Where do I find my Overedge secret key?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      The secret key is auto-generated on plugin activation and stored as a WordPress option. You can retrieve it via WP-CLI: wp option get overedge_secret_key<\/code><\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Yes. The REST API endpoints are excluded from page caching by default on most caching plugins. If you experience issues, add \/wp-json\/<\/code> to your caching plugin's exclusion list.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      Does the plugin work on multisite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Single site support only in version 1.0. Multisite support is planned for a future release.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                      How do I report a bug or request a feature?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                      Visit overedge.dev or open an issue at https:\/\/github.com\/timolumide1\/overedge-connector<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                      1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
                        \n
                      • Unique overco_<\/code> prefix for functions, constants, options, and related identifiers (WordPress.org guidelines)<\/li>\n
                      • Prefixed custom post type slugs: overedge_testimonials<\/code>, overedge_team_members<\/code>, overedge_faqs<\/code><\/li>\n
                      • Prefixed ACF local field group and field keys<\/li>\n
                      • REST API namespace overedge\/v1<\/code> (configure with X-Overedge-Secret<\/code>)<\/li>\n
                      • Migrates overco_*<\/code> options to overedge_*<\/code> on activation and removes the old keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                        1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
                          \n
                        • Initial release<\/li>\n
                        • Custom post types: testimonials, team_members, faqs<\/li>\n
                        • ACF field groups for all post types<\/li>\n
                        • REST API configuration and CORS handling<\/li>\n
                        • Health endpoint with query var fallback<\/li>\n
                        • Site-wide options panel<\/li>\n
                        • Secure configuration endpoint with secret key verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Connect your WordPress site to any React or Lovable-built frontend as a headless CMS \u2014 in minutes.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/291718","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291718"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/timothyolu"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=291718"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=291718"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=291718"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=291718"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pap-aw.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=291718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}