by tmeister
4.3 (53 reviews)
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens Authentication as an authentication method.
Tested up to WP 6.9 (Current: 7.0.2)
v1.5.0
Current Version v1.5.0
Updated 5 months ago
Last Update on 18 Feb, 2026
Refreshed 6 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#654
+1 this week
Active Installs
60K+
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KW Avg Position
6.4
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Downloads
899.7K
+110 today
Support Resolved
0%
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No change
Rating
86%
Review 4.3 out of 5
4.3
(53 reviews)
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jwt | 1 | — | Tag | 20 hours ago |
| json web authentication | 2 | — | Tag | 20 hours ago |
| rest-api | 8 | — | Tag | 20 hours ago |
| oauth | 10 | — | Tag | 20 hours ago |
| wp-api | 11 | — | Tag | 20 hours ago |
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- Version
- 1.5.0
- Last Updated
- Feb 18, 2026
- Requires WP
- 4.2+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9
- PHP Version
- 7.4.0 or higher
- Author
- tmeister
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3
- Reviews
- 53
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about JWT Authentication for WP REST API
The free version only supports HS256. For support for RS256, ES256, and other algorithms, please consider JWT Authentication PRO.
The free version requires editing wp-config.php. JWT Authentication PRO provides a full settings UI within the WordPress admin.
Token refresh and revocation features are available in JWT Authentication PRO.
Priority support is included with JWT Authentication PRO. For free support, please use the GitHub issues tracker.
JWT authentication is very secure when implemented correctly. Make sure to use a strong secret key and keep it confidential. JWT Auth PRO offers additional security features like rate limiting and token revocation.