JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… vs JWT Selector Authenticator (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
JWT Selector Authenticator
0 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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… has accumulated 107K+ total downloads while JWT Selector Authenticator has 245.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | JWT Auth – WordPress JSON Web Token… | JWT Selector Authenticator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 107K+ | ◄ | 245 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 7 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Age | 6 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.2 | 1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
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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!
JWT Selector Authenticator Reviews
No reviews yet
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