JSON API Auth vs JSON API Cincopa (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, JSON API Cincopa has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while JSON API Auth leads in active installations (800 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. JSON API Auth has accumulated 79K+ total downloads while JSON API Cincopa has 8.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JSON API Auth | JSON API Cincopa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 800 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 79K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.0 | 2.5.0 |
Rating
4.7/5JSON API Auth
►JSON API Cincopa5/5
Total Reviews
11JSON API Auth
◄JSON API Cincopa1
Active Installs
800JSON API Auth
◄JSON API Cincopa10
Total Downloads
79K+JSON API Auth
◄JSON API Cincopa8.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AJSON API Auth
JSON API CincopaN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoJSON API Auth
◄JSON API Cincopa3 years ago
First Released
2013JSON API Auth
JSON API Cincopa2014
Age
13 yearsJSON API Auth
JSON API Cincopa12 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+JSON API Auth
JSON API Cincopa4.6+
PHP Requires
5.3+JSON API Auth
JSON API Cincopa5.3+
Business Model
FreeJSON API Auth
JSON API CincopaFree
Latest Version
3.0.0JSON API Auth
JSON API Cincopa2.5.0
Rating Breakdown
JSON API Auth
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
9%
3
9%
2
0%
1
0%
JSON API Cincopa
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JSON API Auth or JSON API Cincopa more popular?
JSON API Auth has 800 active installations while JSON API Cincopa has 10. JSON API Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JSON API Auth or JSON API Cincopa?
JSON API Auth has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while JSON API Cincopa has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are JSON API Auth and JSON API Cincopa free?
JSON API Auth is free and JSON API Cincopa is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JSON API Auth or JSON API Cincopa?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
JSON API Auth was last updated 8 months ago and JSON API Cincopa was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.