by Ali Qureshi 3.9 (21 reviews)

JSON API User

Name: JSON API User
Rating: 3.9 (21 reviews)
Author: Ali Qureshi

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 #6,539 among WordPress.org plugins with 1,000+ active installations, is #167 of 1,576 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 week ago Last Update on 07 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 15 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#167 of 1,576 in Authentication Top 10% by installs Downloads -59% this week Actively maintained

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#6,539

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Active Installs

1K+

-24.2%

KW Avg Position

27.6

0.4 worse

Downloads

121K

+24 today

Support Resolved

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Rating

78%

Review 3.9 out of 5

3.9 (21 reviews)

Next Milestone 2K

Total Progress 7.9%

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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 1 month ago

Jul 2, 2026

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

CVE-2026-9626 · Fixed in v4.1.2
Jul 10, 2024

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

CVE-2024-6624 · Fixed in v3.9.4

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Plugin Details

Version: 4.1.4
Last Updated: Sep 07, 2026
Requires WP: 3.0.1+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Ali Qureshi

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 3.9
Reviews: 21
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

Keywords

RESTful Facebook Login RESTful User Meta and BuddyPress xProfile RESTful user registration authentication json api

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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.