WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) vs WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)
3.0K+ active installs
Free
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress )
900 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 40 reviews) while WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) has accumulated 174K+ total downloads while WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) has 51K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) | WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 41 | ◄ | 40 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 174K+ | ◄ | 51K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2017 | |
| Age | 13 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7.2+ | 4.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.5.0 | 6.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress )
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Recent Reviews
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) Reviews
Serious security flaw — tokens remain valid after logout
I tested WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) in integration with a client application and found a serious issue: even after the user logs out from WordPress, the issued access token is still accept
Abandoned plugin
It looks like the plugin is abandoned. Moreover, I bought a Pro version but it doesn’t work and nobody replies via the support email. I can’t even access my license key because the password restore do
This plugin is really fantastic
I just want to say thank you to the developer, you have done a great job and saved me a tonne of time 🙂
WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) Reviews
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