Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs currently ranks #1462 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1386, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- It is averaging 717 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 12% versus the month before (643/day).
- The latest release, v5.0.0, shipped on Oct 9, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #1462 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1447 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1425 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1390 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 | 248 |
| 2026-09-30 | 393 |
| 2026-08-31 | 179 |
| 2026-07-31 | 197 |
| 2026-06-30 | 125 |
| 2026-05-31 | 50 |
| 2026-04-30 | 118 |
| 2026-03-31 | 107 |
| 2026-02-28 | 97 |
| 2026-01-31 | 122 |
| 2025-12-31 | 105 |
| 2025-11-30 | 61 |
| 2025-10-31 | 198 |
| 2025-09-30 | 263 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | miniOrange |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0.0 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-09 |
| Added to directory | 2019-05-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Secure and protect WordPress REST API from unauthorized access using JWT token, Basic Authentication, API Key, OAuth 2, or external token.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs?
As of October 16, 2026, JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs ranks #1462 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1386.
When was JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs last updated?
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs was last updated on October 9, 2026 (version 5.0.0). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs?
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs is developed by miniOrange. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2019.
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