Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… vs GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use…
5.0K+ active installs
Free
GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API
10 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) and leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… has accumulated 82K+ total downloads while GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use… | GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 46 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 82K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2022 | |
| Age | 7 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4.0+ | 4.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.3.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.6.5 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
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.
GS JWT Authentication for WP REST API Reviews
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