JSON API User — WordPress Authentication Plugin
by Ali Qureshi · WordPress.org page · Website
JSON API User has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 124,088 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
JSON API User at a glance
Is JSON API User well maintained?
JSON API User reviews and ratings
21 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where JSON API User ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that JSON API User appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Authentication Plugins | #26 by tag, not in search | #50 | – |
| Best User Profile Plugins | #40 in search, not tagged | #72 | – |
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Details
Extends the JSON API Plugin to allow RESTful user registration, authentication & many other User Meta, BP functions. A Pro version is also available.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings JSON API User competes in
Tags
- authentication
- json api
- RESTful Facebook Login
- RESTful User Meta and BuddyPress xProfile
- RESTful user registration
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- Version
- 4.1.3
- Last updated
- Jul 17, 2026
- First published
- Dec 3, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
JSON API User FAQ
How many active installs does JSON API User have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for JSON API User as of September 7, 2026.
Is JSON API User still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on July 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is JSON API User free?
JSON API User is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does JSON API User rank among Authentication Plugins?
JSON API User is #50 in the WordPress.org Authentication Plugins ranking.