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WooCommerce Legacy REST API vs JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs (2026)

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

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5(28)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs

JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs

4.4(73)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 73 reviews) while WooCommerce Legacy REST API leads in active installations (400K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WooCommerce Legacy REST API has accumulated 2.3M+ total downloads while JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs has 493K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
1.5/5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
►
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs4.4/5
Total Reviews
28WooCommerce Legacy REST API
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JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs73
Active Installs
400K+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
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JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs20K+
Total Downloads
2.3M+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
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JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs493K+
Support Resolution
0%WooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIsN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWooCommerce Legacy REST API
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JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs1 month ago
First Released
2024WooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs2019
Age
2 yearsWooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs7 years
WP Requires
6.2+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs5.6+
Business Model
FreeWooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIsFree
Latest Version
1.0.5WooCommerce Legacy REST API
JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs4.3.0

Rating Breakdown

WooCommerce Legacy REST API

1.5/5(28 reviews)
5
7%
4
0%
3
7%
2
7%
1
79%

JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs

4.4/5(73 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
3%
2
1%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

WooCommerce Legacy REST API Reviews

by alfredobenni

The Chaos

You’ve done a huge mess. E-commerce doesn’t work anymore.

by shopstyle

Depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

I’m glad it exists, but sadly it has lots of depreciation messages in PHP 8.3

by pradhanmukesh2008

Very good plugin

Its Amazing

JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs Reviews

by idoshariz

5 Years of Excellence – Professionals You Can Truly Rely On!

After 5 years of using the paid version of this plugin, I must say I am beyond impressed. We use this plugin to secure our API and manage the access keys for our REST API, and for nearly the entire ti

by Remwes, LLC

Great Support

Great support from the MiniOrange team! Atul and Vidushi are very helpful and lightning fast to respond.

by pete207

Great support.

Swapnil was very helpful in resolving my issue. I enjoyed the support received by the mini orange team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WooCommerce Legacy REST API or JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs more popular?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has 400K+ active installations while JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs has 20K+. WooCommerce Legacy REST API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WooCommerce Legacy REST API or JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API has a 1.5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs has a 4.4/5 rating from 73 reviews.
Are WooCommerce Legacy REST API and JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs free?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API is free and JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WooCommerce Legacy REST API or JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs?
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?
WooCommerce Legacy REST API was last updated 1 year ago and JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs was last updated 1 month ago.

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