JWT Authentication for WP REST API
by tmeister · WordPress.org page · Website
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has 60,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 944,531 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on February 18, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
JWT Authentication for WP REST API at a glance
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JWT Authentication for WP REST API reviews and ratings
53 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Details
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- json web authentication
- jwt
- oauth
- rest-api
- wp-api
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JWT Authentication for WP REST API FAQ
How many active installs does JWT Authentication for WP REST API have?
WordPress.org reports 60,000+ active installs for JWT Authentication for WP REST API as of September 7, 2026.
Is JWT Authentication for WP REST API still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on February 18, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is JWT Authentication for WP REST API free?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.