JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… vs Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use…
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 22 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… has accumulated 107K+ total downloads while Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… has 82K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… | Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ► | 46 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 107K+ | ◄ | 82K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Age | 6 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | 4.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 3.6.5 |
Rating Breakdown
JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token…
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… averaged approximately 110 daily downloads while Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… averaged 88.
Recent Reviews
JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… Reviews
It simply works!
Tried other plugins, had problems with them and this one simply works and that’s it. This is a properly developed plugin. Keep it up!
Good Work
The simplest and most useful plugin
Perfect Plugin
Works perfect. Thank You!
Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… Reviews
This plugin is great! Feature request inside 🤪
I just want to first say that this is by far the best JWT plugin for headless. I’ve tried them all! I think the best feature you could add, would be support for the new Store API for WooCommerce.
No-Nonsense JWT (Excellence)
This is probably the very absolute best no-nonsense JWT plugin on WordPress. Exceptionally well documented, high customization, easy to setup, and works out of the box with basic setup. No nonsense
Service & Support
JWT login plugin is awesome, their support is quite responsive and efficient.They are able to help me and guide me on my customize function to custom generate jwt using their classes.
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