# Best Jwt Auth Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 jwt auth plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: JWT Auth, Simple REST API Authenticat….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token Authentication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jwt-auth/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (22) | May 7, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 2 | [Simple REST API Authenticaton with WooCommerce Credentials](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-rest-api-authentication/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 27, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular jwt auth plugin for WordPress?
JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token Authentication is the most popular jwt auth plugin with 6K+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many jwt auth plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “jwt auth” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which jwt auth plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token Authentication has the highest rating at 5/5 from 22 reviews.

### Are these jwt auth plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 2 jwt auth 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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