JSON API User vs JSON API Auth (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 Auth has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 11 reviews) while JSON API User leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. JSON API User has accumulated 121K+ total downloads while JSON API Auth has 79K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JSON API User | JSON API Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 21 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 121K+ | ◄ | 79K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 months ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.0 | 3.0.0 |
Rating
3.9/5JSON API User
►JSON API Auth4.7/5
Total Reviews
21JSON API User
◄JSON API Auth11
Active Installs
1.0K+JSON API User
◄JSON API Auth800
Total Downloads
121K+JSON API User
◄JSON API Auth79K+
Support Resolution
N/AJSON API User
JSON API AuthN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoJSON API User
◄JSON API Auth8 months ago
First Released
2013JSON API User
JSON API Auth2013
Age
13 yearsJSON API User
JSON API Auth13 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+JSON API User
JSON API Auth3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+JSON API User
JSON API Auth5.3+
Business Model
FreeJSON API User
JSON API AuthFree
Latest Version
4.1.0JSON API User
JSON API Auth3.0.0
Rating Breakdown
JSON API User
3.9/5(21 reviews)
5
67%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
24%
JSON API Auth
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
9%
3
9%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
JSON API User Reviews
by evgentret
Reset password don’t work
Sending email without link.Plugin used own api system, that obsolete
by Andrey
Rubish
Dont work This topic was modified 4 years, 7 months ago by Andrey.
by HectaCon
Waste of time
Waste of time and misleading
JSON API Auth Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JSON API User or JSON API Auth more popular?
JSON API User has 1.0K+ active installations while JSON API Auth has 800. JSON API User is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JSON API User or JSON API Auth?
JSON API User has a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews, while JSON API Auth has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are JSON API User and JSON API Auth free?
JSON API User is free and JSON API Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JSON API User or JSON API Auth?
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 User was last updated 8 months ago and JSON API Auth was last updated 8 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.