Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- JWT Authentication for WP-API currently ranks #678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #646, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 60K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 260 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 18% versus the month before (220/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.0, shipped on Feb 18, 2026 (241 days ago) — release #21 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #678 |
| 2026-09-30 | #677 |
| 2026-08-31 | #658 |
| 2026-07-31 | #647 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 60,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 60,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 247 |
| 2026-09-30 | 402 |
| 2026-08-31 | 348 |
| 2026-07-31 | 182 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | tmeister |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.0 |
| Versions released | 21 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-18 |
| Added to directory | 2015-09-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use JWT Authentication for WP-API?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is JWT Authentication for WP-API?
As of October 17, 2026, JWT Authentication for WP-API ranks #678 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #646.
When was JWT Authentication for WP-API last updated?
JWT Authentication for WP-API was last updated on February 18, 2026 (version 1.5.0). It has shipped 21 releases in total.
Who makes JWT Authentication for WP-API?
JWT Authentication for WP-API is developed by tmeister. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.
