Modern JWT authentication with refresh tokens - built for SPAs and mobile apps with enterprise-grade security.
As of April 2026, JuanMa JWT Auth Pro is a WordPress jwt plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 146 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.6+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: JWT Authentication for WP REST API.
Unlike basic JWT plugins that use single long-lived tokens, JWT Auth Pro implements modern OAuth 2.0 security best practices with short-lived access tokens and secure refresh tokens.
The Problem with Basic JWT Plugins:
* Long-lived tokens (24h+) = Higher security risk
* No refresh mechanism = Tokens live until expiry
* XSS vulnerable = Tokens stored in localStorage
* No revocation = Can’t invalidate compromised tokens
JWT Auth Pro Solution:
* Short-lived access tokens (1h default) = Minimal attack window
* Secure refresh tokens = HTTP-only cookies, XSS protected
* Automatic token rotation = Fresh tokens on each refresh
* Complete session control = Revoke any user session instantly
| WordPress | 5.6+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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