JSON API User
by Ali Qureshi 3.9 (21 reviews)

JSON API User

Extends the JSON API Plugin to allow RESTful user registration, authentication & many other User Meta, BP functions. A Pro version is also available.

JSON API User ranks #6,604 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, is #171 of 1,659 in the Authentication category, a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews, and was last updated Sep 7, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1
v4.1.4 Current Version v4.1.4
Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 07 Sep, 2026
Refreshed 2 days ago Last Refreshed on
#171 of 1,659 in Authentication Top 10% by installs Downloads -34.9% this week
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KW Avg Position
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Downloads
121K
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Support Resolved
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Rating
78%
Review 3.9 out of 5
3.9 (21 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 23.8%
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Reviews & Ratings

3.9
21 reviews
Overall 78%
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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 1 in the last 24 months · checked 2 months ago

  1. JSON API User [json-api-user] < 4.1.2

    CVE-2026-9626 · Fixed in v4.1.2

  2. JSON API User [json-api-user] < 3.9.4

    CVE-2024-6624 · Fixed in v3.9.4

TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

JSON API User is for WordPress/mobile app developers who already integrated with the legacy JSON API plugin and need RESTful user registration, authentication, and User Meta/BuddyPress endpoints. It extends the discontinued JSON API Plugin with a controller for user login, password reset, and profile data so mobile apps can use WordPress as a backend.

  • RESTful user registration
  • Generate Auth Cookie
  • Validate Auth Cookie
  • RESTful Facebook Login/Registration
  • BuddyPress xProfile fields update
  • Get/update User Meta
  • Password Reset
  • Post Comment

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JSON API User

JSON API User has 1,000+ active installations on the WordPress.org plugin directory.
JSON API User holds a 3.9 out of 5 star rating based on 21 user reviews on WordPress.org.
JSON API User is developed by Ali Qureshi and published on the official WordPress.org plugin repository.
JSON API User requires WordPress 3.0.1 or higher, is tested up to WordPress 7.1 and needs PHP 7.4 or newer.
JSON API User has been downloaded 121,047+ times from WordPress.org.
The latest version of JSON API User is 4.1.4. It was last updated on September 7, 2026.
Yes. JSON API User is a free WordPress plugin available to download and install from the WordPress.org plugin directory.

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