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WP REST API Key Authentication — WordPress Security Plugin

by Kamal Hosen · WordPress.org page

v1.0 Tested up to WP 6.7.7 PHP 7.2+

WP REST API Key Authentication has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,195 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 16, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.7.7.

WP REST API Key Authentication at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
1,195
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is WP REST API Key Authentication well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.7.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Multiple API Keys: Create and manage multiple API keys with custom names
  • Secure API Key Storage: API keys are hashed and securely stored in the WordPress database
  • Single Display for Security: API keys are shown only once after creation
  • REST API Access Control: Authenticate requests by including an API key in the Authorization header
  • Admin Interface: Manage API keys with a user-friendly admin page
  • Copy to Clipboard Popup: Easily copy generated API keys with a built-in popup

Details

A simple plugin to add API key-based authentication to the WordPress REST API. Manage multiple API keys and secure your REST API endpoints.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

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Tags

  • access-control
  • api authentication
  • API key
  • rest-api
  • security

More from Kamal Hosen

Version
1.0
Last updated
Jan 16, 2025
First published
Jan 16, 2025
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.7.7
Requires PHP
7.2
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

WP REST API Key Authentication FAQ

What does WP REST API Key Authentication do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, WP REST API Key Authentication offers Multiple API Keys: Create and manage multiple API keys with custom names, Secure API Key Storage: API keys are hashed and securely stored in the WordPress database, Single Display for Security: API keys are shown only once after creation, REST API Access Control: Authenticate requests by including an API key in the Authorization header and Admin Interface: Manage API keys with a user-friendly admin page.

How many active installs does WP REST API Key Authentication have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for WP REST API Key Authentication as of September 7, 2026.

Is WP REST API Key Authentication still maintained?

The last release was on January 16, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is WP REST API Key Authentication free?

WP REST API Key Authentication is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.