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JWT Authentication for WP REST API vs Secure XML-RPC (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
Secure XML-RPC

Secure XML-RPC

3.7(3)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Secure XML-RPC

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 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. JWT Authentication for WP REST API has accumulated 902K+ total downloads while Secure XML-RPC has 6.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Secure XML-RPC3.7/5
Total Reviews
53JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Secure XML-RPC3
Active Installs
60K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Secure XML-RPC60
Total Downloads
902K+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Secure XML-RPC6.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPCN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoJWT Authentication for WP REST API
◄
Secure XML-RPC11 years ago
First Released
2015JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPC2014
Age
11 yearsJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPC12 years
WP Requires
4.2+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPC3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4.0+JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPCfalse+
Business Model
FreeJWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPCFree
Latest Version
1.5.0JWT Authentication for WP REST API
Secure XML-RPC1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

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

Secure XML-RPC

3.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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

Secure XML-RPC Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JWT Authentication for WP REST API or Secure XML-RPC more popular?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has 60K+ active installations while Secure XML-RPC has 60. 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 Secure XML-RPC?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API has a 4.4/5 rating from 53 reviews, while Secure XML-RPC has a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are JWT Authentication for WP REST API and Secure XML-RPC free?
JWT Authentication for WP REST API is free and Secure XML-RPC is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — JWT Authentication for WP REST API or Secure XML-RPC?
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 Secure XML-RPC was last updated 11 years ago.

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