Active installs
700+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8072
Peak #8061
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
80.6K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- JSON API Auth currently ranks #8072 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #8061, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v3.1.1, shipped on Jul 17, 2026 (21 days ago) — release #32 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
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Details
| Author | Ali Qureshi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.1.1 |
| Versions released | 32 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Extends the JSON API Plugin for RESTful user authentication
Frequently asked questions
Is JSON API Auth a free plugin?
Yes — JSON API Auth is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use JSON API Auth?
WordPress.org reports 700+ active installs.
How popular is JSON API Auth?
As of August 7, 2026, JSON API Auth ranks #8072 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #8061.
When was JSON API Auth last updated?
JSON API Auth was last updated on July 17, 2026 (version 3.1.1). It has shipped 32 releases in total.
Who makes JSON API Auth?
JSON API Auth is developed by Ali Qureshi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
