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JWT Authentication for WP REST API vs VR SMTP Mailer (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

4.4(53)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View JWT Authentication for WP REST API
VS
VR SMTP Mailer

VR SMTP Mailer

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View VR SMTP Mailer

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JWT Authentication for WP REST API has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 53 reviews) and leads in active installations (60K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 906K+ total downloads while VR SMTP Mailer has 45.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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VR SMTP MailerN/A
Total Reviews
53JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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VR SMTP Mailer0
Active Installs
60K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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VR SMTP Mailer0
Total Downloads
906K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
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VR SMTP Mailer45
Support Resolution
N/AJWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP MailerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoJWT Authentication for WP REST API
►
VR SMTP Mailer5 days ago
First Released
2015JWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP Mailer2026
Age
11 yearsJWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP Mailer1 month
WP Requires
4.2+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP Mailer6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP Mailerfalse+
Business Model
FreeJWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP MailerFree
Latest Version
1.5.0JWT Authentication for WP REST API
VR SMTP Mailer1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

4.4/5(53 reviews)
5
79%
4
4%
3
4%
2
2%
1
11%

VR SMTP Mailer

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

JWT Authentication for WP REST API Reviews

by hozayrayz

Simple and Great

I currently have the free version, and it’s great and simple to use. I never had an issue with it.

by dorf

it’s just sales

they make it confusing and confounding on purpose

by xmtek

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

VR SMTP Mailer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JWT Authentication for WP REST API or VR SMTP Mailer more popular?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has 60K+ active installations while VR SMTP Mailer has 0. JWT Authentication for WP REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — JWT Authentication for WP REST API or VR SMTP Mailer?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has a 4.4/5 rating from 53 reviews, while VR SMTP Mailer has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are JWT Authentication for WP REST API and VR SMTP Mailer free?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is free and VR SMTP Mailer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JWT Authentication for WP REST API or VR SMTP Mailer?
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?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API was last updated 1 month ago and VR SMTP Mailer was last updated 5 days ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.