Live from WordPress.org · Oct 3, 2026
Best Json Web Authentication Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “json web authentication” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is JWT Authentication for WP RES… with 60K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
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60K+ |
| 2 |
User Data Fields For JWT Authentication
Wordpress is a good content mangement system for building websites, but it will be better…
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40+ |
| 3 |
GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens as an authentication method.
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10+ |
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- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular json web authentication plugin for WordPress?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is the most popular json web authentication plugin with 60K+ active installs and a 4.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many json web authentication plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “json web authentication” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which json web authentication plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, JWT Authentication for WP REST API has the highest rating at 4.4/5 from 53 reviews.
Are these json web authentication plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 3 json web authentication 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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