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WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server

Developer Tools & Customization / API & Webhook Integration

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server Review - In-Depth Analysis

Connect applications to your WordPress site without giving away your password. This plugin uses OAuth 1.0a for delegated authorization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.63/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin uses the OAuth 1.0a protocol to allow delegated authorization; that is, to allow applications to access a site using a set of secondary credentials. This allows server administrators to control which applications can access the site, as well as allowing users to control which applications have access to their data.

This plugin only supports WordPress >= 4.4.

We strongly recommend you use an existing OAuth library. You will be best off if you understand the authorization process, but leave the actual implementation to well-tested libraries, as there are a lot of edge cases.

If you already know how to use OAuth, here is the lowdown: The plugin uses OAuth 1.0a in a three-legged flow. Your callback URL must match the registered callback URL for the application in the scheme, authority (user/password) host, port, and path sections. The only signature method supported is HMAC-SHA1.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server is a plugin designed to secure API calls using OAuth 1.0a, offering an alternative to other authentication methods like JWT.

Top alternatives

JWT Authentication for WP REST API

Strengths

Provides OAuth 1.0a authentication for REST API calls.
Enhances security for API interactions.
Open source and free to use.

Weaknesses

Lacks active developer support and updates.
Documentation is unclear and incomplete.
Compatibility issues with latest WordPress versions.
Some users report authentication failures and errors.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights a mix of appreciation for the plugin's concept and frustration over technical issues and support.

Positive highlights

"Worked like a charm! Got this working after some good amount of work!" - Rehmat Alam
"Really Useful And Good Plugin" - Ahmed Hnewa
"It is very good plugin, please update." - springapidev
"Thanks for bringing this and making API calls secure." - Rehmat Alam

Common complaints

Authentication errors such as 'Missing parameter oauth_token'.
Applications created get deleted automatically after some time.
Lack of responses from developers on support forums and GitHub.
Does not work well with localhost environments.
No updates to support latest WordPress versions.

Weaknesses

Unreliable authentication leading to 401 errors.
Poor or absent developer support.
Insufficient documentation making setup difficult.
Compatibility problems with current WordPress releases.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers needing OAuth 1.0a authentication for WordPress REST API and willing to troubleshoot and customize the plugin.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a hassle-free, well-supported authentication plugin or those unfamiliar with OAuth and API configurations.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers OAuth 1.0a server capabilities to secure REST API calls without any cost, suitable for basic authentication needs.

Final Verdict

WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server provides essential OAuth authentication functionality but suffers from lack of support and documentation.

It is suitable for experienced users who can manage setup challenges, but others may prefer more actively maintained alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server plugin.

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API

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OAuth 1.0a

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delegated authorization

Contributors and developers

“WP REST API – OAuth 1.0a Server” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Rachel Baker

Daniel Bachhuber

Jonny Harris

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.63

Average

Ratings

3.7 out of 5 | 7

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Version

0.4.4

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

8,000+

WordPress version

6.6.5 or higher

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PHP version

5.4 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Developer Tools & Customization

API & Webhook Integration

Tags

Api,JSON,Rest,Rest-api

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