# Best API Key Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 3 api key plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: JWT Authentication for WP R…, WP REST API Key Authenticat…, PKL WPz REST API Authentica….

| # | 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 |
| 3 | [PKL WPz REST API Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pkl-wpz-rest-api-auth/) | 10+ | — | Oct 8, 2026 | 66/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular api key plugin for WordPress?
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs is the most popular api key plugin with 10K+ active installs and a 4.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many api key plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “api key” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which api key plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs has the highest rating at 4.4/5 from 74 reviews.

### Are these api key plugins actively maintained?
2 of the top 3 api key plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/api-key/ · Generated 2026-10-21 00:17 UTC by PageForge