JWT Authenticator
v1.1by Shawn · updated 10 years ago
This plugin integrates JWT authentication and automates user creation.
- Rank
- #32,192
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,263 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
JWT Authenticator at a glance
JWT Authenticator is a WordPress plugin by Shawn with 10+ active installs, the #32,192 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 67% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Dec 1, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 22 plugins tagged “token”, it ranks #8. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | JWT Authenticator |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -5.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#32,192 · down 115 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,192 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #32,281 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,106 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,079 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #31,756 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,516 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #31,815 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #31,559 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #32,077 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 30, 2016
- Last updated
- Dec 1, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about JWT Authenticator
How many websites use JWT Authenticator?
JWT Authenticator is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #32,192 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has JWT Authenticator been downloaded?
2,263 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was JWT Authenticator last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Dec 1, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is JWT Authenticator compatible with the latest WordPress?
JWT Authenticator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is JWT Authenticator still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does JWT Authenticator have?
No one has reviewed JWT Authenticator on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to JWT Authenticator?
The plugins most like JWT Authenticator, by the tags they share, are Google Authenticator (20K+), Duo Two-Factor Authentication (3K+) and JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | Shawn |
| First released | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 1, 2016 |
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