Should I choose Mandate App Security or WP REST API Key Authentication?

AppRanks cannot recommend one over the other from published marketplace data: the WordPress Plugin Directory does not expose a rating or review base that separates them. Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown, and compare against your own requirements rather than a headline number.

Which is faster to set up, Mandate App Security or WP REST API Key Authentication?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly, and the WordPress Plugin Directory publishes no review base that would let us infer it for these two — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Mandate App Security typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). WP REST API Key Authentication typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Mandate App Security and WP REST API Key Authentication?

Migration support varies by app and category. Mandate App Security and WP REST API Key Authentication both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP REST API Key Authentication" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Mandate App Security vs WP REST API Key — WordPress

Mandate App Security vs WP REST API Key Authentication

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	Mandate App Security	WP REST API Key Authentication
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Description	2543 / 5000 chars51% used	1362 / 5000 chars27% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Paul	Kamal Hosen
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Feature comparison between Mandate App Security and WP REST API Key Authentication
Metric	Mandate App Security	WP REST API Key Authentication
Active installs	0+	10+
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Keyword	Mandate App Security	WP REST API Key Authentication
ai agent	#631	Not ranked

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Mandate App Security

WordPress Application Passwords prove identity. They do not limit what an authenticated request can do. If the user behind a password is an admin, every tool that authenticates as that user has admin-level access — with no native way to narrow it. Today, REST clients, automation platforms, AI agents, management tools, and MCP connectors all authenticate with Application Passwords. Any of them, if misconfigured or compromised, can do anything that user can do. Mandate App Security adds the missing layer: a capability policy per Application Password. You define what each credential is allowed to do. Mandate App Security enforces it on every request. Normal wp-admin sessions and user roles are unaffected. Instead of treating every Application Password as equally trusted, Mandate App Security lets administrators and password owners save a capability allowlist per password. An administrator can choose: a WordPress user one of that user’s Application Passwords the capabilities that password should be allowed to use an optional expiration date for that password whether the scope is locked so the password owner can view it but not edit it Users can scope their own Application Passwords when WordPress allows Application Passwords for their account. Only administrators can edit another user’s scope or lock a scope against owner edits. When a request is authenticated with that Application Password, Mandate App Security checks the saved allowlist and removes capabilities that are not allowed for that password. Mandate App Security never grants new permissions. It only narrows an Application Password to capabilities the selected user already receives from assigned roles. If the selected Application Password is past its saved expiration date, Mandate App Security removes all capabilities for that request. Normal browser and wp-admin sessions for the same user are not changed. Example scopes A reporting dashboard that only needs to read posts and media should never be able to edit settings or manage users. A content automation tool that publishes posts has no reason to access WooCommerce orders. An AI writing assistant does not need plugin management access. With Mandate App Security, each of those tools gets a dedicated Application Password scoped to exactly what it needs. Nothing more. Source Code Mandate App Security is available at https://wpmandate.com. The public development repository, release packages, and build documentation are at https://github.com/FernleafSystems/Mandate-for-WordPress.

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password13×3.38%
application11×2.86%
user9×2.34%
mandate8×2.08%
mandate app security8×2.08%
security8×2.08%
application password6×1.56%
application passwords5×1.30%
passwords5×1.30%
capabilities4×1.04%
request4×1.04%
scope4×1.04%

WP REST API Key Authentication

WP REST API Key Authentication adds a simple API key-based authentication method to the WordPress REST API. This plugin is perfect for developers who want to interact with the REST API securely without relying on complex OAuth authentication mechanisms. Key Features: Multiple API Keys: Create and manage multiple API keys with custom names. Secure API Key Storage: API keys are hashed and securely stored in the WordPress database. Single Display for Security: API keys are shown only once after creation. REST API Access Control: Authenticate requests by including an API key in the Authorization header. Admin Interface: Manage API keys with a user-friendly admin page. Copy to Clipboard Popup: Easily copy generated API keys with a built-in popup. The plugin is lightweight and integrates seamlessly with WordPress. Usage Generate an API Key: Go to API Keys in the WordPress admin menu. Enter a name for the API key and click “Generate API Key”. The API key will appear in a popup. Copy it immediately, as it will not be displayed again. Use the API Key: Include the API key in the Authorization header of your REST API requests: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY Delete API Keys: To revoke access, delete an API key from the API Keys admin page. License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the License URI for details.

Top keywords

api25×11.11%
key12×5.33%
api key11×4.89%
api keys9×4.00%
keys9×4.00%
rest5×2.22%
rest api5×2.22%
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Mandate App Security vs WP REST API Key Authentication

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Should I choose Mandate App Security or WP REST API Key Authentication?

Which is faster to set up, Mandate App Security or WP REST API Key Authentication?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Mandate App Security and WP REST API Key Authentication?

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