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Simple JWT Auth

Extends the WP REST API using JSON Web Tokens for robust authentication, providing a secure and reliable way to access and manage WordPress data.

By Sayan Dey·Jwt·Free
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·0 active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Simple JWT Auth is a WordPress jwt plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 772 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.2+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: JWT Authentication for WP REST API.

0/5Rating
0active installs
772total downloads
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Extends the WordPress REST API using JSON Web Tokens for robust authentication and authorization.

JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between two parties.

It provides a secure and reliable way to access and manage WordPress data from external applications, making it ideal for building headless CMS solutions.

  • Support & question: WordPress support forum
  • Reporting plugin’s bug: GitHub issues tracker

Plugins GitHub Repo https://github.com/sayandey18/simple-jwt-auth

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.2+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2 (Date: November 17, 2024)

  • Tested up to WordPress 6.7
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Sayan DeySayan Dey
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Nov 17, 2024
WP Requires
5.2+
Tested Up To
6.7.5
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
772
Added
Oct 31, 2024
Business
Free

Tags

jwtjwt authrest-apiauthenticationjson web token

Developer

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Sayan Dey
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