JWT Authentication for WP REST API 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 Authentication for WP REST API
60K+ active installs
Free
Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use…
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 46 reviews) while JWT Authentication for WP REST API leads in active installations (60K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… has 82K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JWT Authentication for WP REST API | Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 53 | ◄ | 46 |
| Active Installs | 60K+ | ◄ | 5.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 902K+ | ◄ | 82K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2019 | |
| Age | 11 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 4.4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4.0+ | 5.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 3.6.5 |
Rating Breakdown
JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, JWT Authentication for WP REST API averaged approximately 489 daily downloads while Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… averaged 88.
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
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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