JWT Authentication for WP REST API vs Password Reset with Code for WordPress… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
60K+ active installs
Free
Password Reset with Code for WordPress…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Password Reset with Code for WordPress… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while JWT Authentication for WP REST API leads in active installations (60K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Password Reset with Code for WordPress… has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JWT Authentication for WP REST API | Password Reset with Code for WordPress… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 902K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2020 | |
| Age | 11 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 0.0.17 |
Rating Breakdown
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Password Reset with Code for WordPress…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, JWT Authentication for WP REST API averaged approximately 489 daily downloads while Password Reset with Code for WordPress… averaged 11.
Recent Reviews
JWT Authentication for WP REST API Reviews
Simple and Great
I currently have the free version, and it’s great and simple to use. I never had an issue with it.
it’s just sales
they make it confusing and confounding on purpose
Works Very well & Paid support is great
The support guy is not a non-techie, so the support was actually helpful! The plugin works great and let me really extend the user system of my WP so it can act in a auth/auth capacity for the servic
Password Reset with Code for WordPress… Reviews
Very Well Made
This plugin, is extremely well thought through and very well made. Plenty of filters for developers to hook into and adjust to their liking. I’ve managed to filter the email body, the characters used
Excellent plugin
You’ve helped me more than you know. Is it possible to use it with a user who is an administrator? This topic was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by jaestradag.
Works perfectly!
The plugin does exactly what it is supposed to do. The filters allow extensive customization. Many thanks to the developers!
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