JWT Authentication for WP REST API vs Login for Google Apps (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
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Login for Google Apps has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 64 reviews) while JWT Authentication for WP REST API leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Login for Google Apps has 663K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JWT Authentication for WP REST API | Login for Google Apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ► | 64 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 902K+ | ◄ | 663K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 3.5.2 |
Rating Breakdown
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Login for Google Apps
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, JWT Authentication for WP REST API averaged approximately 489 daily downloads while Login for Google Apps averaged 81.
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
Login for Google Apps Reviews
Broken Plugin with no support
The plugin update results in a redirect loop, there’s no active support for this plugin.
Plugin sold, no support – Stay away
– Mr. Lester developed the plugin. Good – Mr. Lester sold the plugin to Lionsher. Not bad, since it was supported by mr. Bhavesh Akhade – Mr. Bhavesh Akhade quit tech support. Bad – None at Lionsher i
Great support
Support team helped a lot!!
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