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WP REST API Key Authentication vs JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs
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Download trajectory
WP REST API Key Authentication JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs
7-day average downloads, each indexed to 100 at the start of the window. A line above 100 is growing, below 100 is shrinking.
| Metric | WP REST API Key Authen… | JWT Authentication for… |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 56 (C) | 87 (A) ● |
| Est. active installs | 10–20 | 20K–30K ● |
| Total downloads | 1.1K | 513.2K ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 35 | 4.0K ● |
| Momentum | +3% ● | -67% |
| Rating (adjusted) | 3.60★ | 4.34★ ● |
| Reviews | 0 | 73 ● |
| Last updated | 1.5y ago | 2mo ago ● |
| Support resolved | — ● | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
● marks the leader on each row.