WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)
v4.5.2by Jayson T Cote · updated 1 month ago
Adds Authentication through OAuth 2. Provides the ability for Single Sign On for websites & Mobile Applications.
- Rank
- #4,073
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,290
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 194.3K
- 194,269 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 41 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 2 threads, last 2 months
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) at a glance
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) is a WordPress plugin by Jayson T Cote with 3K+ active installs, the #4,073 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 123 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews. Version 4.5.2 came out on Sep 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “OAuth provider”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2.9K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 124 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 209 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 218 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 49 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 128 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 122 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 152 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 170 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 119 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 123 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 177 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 36 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,290 · +0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3,290 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,289 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,297 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,275 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,290 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,271 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,266 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,276 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,292 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,283 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,267 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,282 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,287 |
Rank over time
#4,073 · down 15 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,073 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,073 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,068 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,060 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,067 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,062 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,065 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,064 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,061 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,064 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,053 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,072 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,065 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,063 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,058 |
Growth %
Average +0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.58% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.49% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.15% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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.
- v4.566%
- v4.418%
- v4.35.6%
- Other10%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★41 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.5.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.2
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Mar 21, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 24, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)
How many websites use WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)?
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,073 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) been downloaded?
194,269 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 123 times. See download stats
When was WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) last updated?
Version 4.5.2 came out on Sep 24, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, 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.
Does WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 9 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) up to date. See its security record
Is WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication) have?
3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews on WordPress.org. 61% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication)?
The plugins most like WP OAuth Server (OAuth Authentication), by the tags they share, are WP OAuth Integration (10+), WP OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) (1K+) and JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
41 reviews
- 5 stars: 25 reviews, 61%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 10 reviews, 24%
- Positive
- 68%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 27%1–2★
- About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,290 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 41 |
| Total downloads | 194.3K |
| Author | Jayson T Cote |
| First released | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Version | 4.5.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 24, 2026 |
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