# PKL WPz REST API Authentication

> PKL WPz REST API Authentication has 10+ active installs and 231 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** PKL WPz REST API Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Control WordPress REST API access by requiring user authentication with API key system.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 664
- **Downloads (30 days):** 231 (+425% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Palmiiz Kittinan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kittlam/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pkl-wpz-rest-api-auth/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [API key](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api-key/) | #3 | 3 |
| [authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authentication/) | >100 | 265 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 371 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,679 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| API key | >100 | 10,000 |
| authentication | >100 | 4,627 |
| rest-api | >100 | 8,294 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-rest-api-authentication/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (74) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [WP REST API Key Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rest-api-key-authentication/) | 10+ | — | Jan 16, 2025 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is PKL WPz REST API Authentication free?
Yes. PKL WPz REST API Authentication is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is PKL WPz REST API Authentication safe to use in 2026?
PKL WPz REST API Authentication is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PKL WPz REST API Authentication?
PKL WPz REST API Authentication is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 664 times since it launched in October 2025. It was downloaded 231 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PKL WPz REST API Authentication work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested PKL WPz REST API Authentication up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does PKL WPz REST API Authentication need?
PKL WPz REST API Authentication requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was PKL WPz REST API Authentication last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on October 8, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

### Who makes PKL WPz REST API Authentication?
PKL WPz REST API Authentication is developed and maintained by Palmiiz Kittinan.

### What are the best alternatives to PKL WPz REST API Authentication?
The most popular alternatives to PKL WPz REST API Authentication are JWT Authentication for WP R… (10K+ installs) and WP REST API Key Authenticat… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pkl-wpz-rest-api-auth/ · Generated 2026-10-21 03:59 UTC by PageForge