WooCommerce Legacy REST API vs JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs

The Legacy REST API will no longer part of WooCommerce as of version 9.0. This plugin restores the full functionality of the removed Legacy REST API code in WooCommerce 9.0 and later versions. For all intents and purposes, having this plugin installed and active in WooCommerce 9.0 and newer versions is equivalent to enabling the Legacy REST API in WooCommerce 8.9 and older versions (via WooCommerce – Settings – Advanced – Legacy API). All the endpoints work the same way, and existing user keys also continue working. On the other hand, installing this plugin together with WooCommerce 8.9 or an older version is safe: the plugin detects that the Legacy REST API is still part of WooCommerce and doesn’t initialize itself as to not interfere with the built-in code. Please note that the Legacy REST API is not compatible with High-Performance Order Storage. Upgrading the code that relies on the Legacy REST API to use the current WooCommerce REST API instead is highly recommended.

WordPress REST API endpoints are open and unsecured by default which can be used to access your site data. Secure WordPress APIs from unauthorized users with our JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs plugin. Our plugin offers below authentication methods to Protect WP REST API endpoints: – JWT Authentication – Basic Authentication – API Key Authentication – OAuth 2.0 Authentication – External Token based Authentication 2.0/OIDC/JWT/Firebase provider’s token authentication methods. You can authenticate default WordPress endpoints and custom-developed REST endpoints and third-party plugin REST API endpoints like that of Woocommerce, Learndash, Buddypress, Gravity Forms, CoCart, etc. WP REST API Authentication Methods in our plugin JWT Authentication Provides an endpoint where you can pass the user credentials, and it will generate a JWT (JSON Web Token), which you can use to access the WordPress REST APIs accordingly. Additionally, to maintain a seamless user experience without frequent logins needed due to token expiry, you can use our Refresh and Revoke token mechanisms feature. When the access token expires, instead of forcing the user to log in again, the client can request a new access token using a valid refresh token. API Key Authentication Basic Authentication: – 1. Username: Password – 2. Client-ID: Client-Secret OAuth 2.0 Authentication – 1. Password Grant – 2. Client Credentials Grant Third Party Provider Authentication Following are some of the integrations that are possible with WP REST API Authentication: Learndash API Authentication Custom Built REST API Endpoints Authentication BuddyPress API Authentication WooCommerce API Authentication Gravity Form API Authentication External/Third-party plugin API endpoints integration in WordPress You can also disable the WP REST APIs with our plugin such that no one can make API calls to your WordPress REST API endpoints.Our plugin also provides Refresh and Revoke Token that can be used to improve the API security. Benefits of Refresh Token Enhances security by keeping access tokens short-lived. Improves user experience with uninterrupted sessions. Reduces login frequency. Benefits of Revoke Token Protects against token misuse if a device is lost or compromised. Enables admin-triggered logouts or session control. Useful for complying with stricter session policies. With this plugin, the user is allowed to access your site’s resources only after successful WP REST API authentication. JWT Authentication for WP REST APIs plugin will make your WordPress endpoints secure from unauthorized access. Plugin Feature List FREE PLAN Authenticate only default core WordPress REST API endpoints. Basic Authentication with username and password. JWT Authentication (JSON Web Token Authentication). Enable Selective API protection. Restrict non-logged-in users to access REST API endpoints. Disable WP REST APIs PREMIUM PLAN Authenticate all REST API endpoints (Default WP, Custom APIs,Third-Party plugins) JWT Token Authentication (JSON Web Token Authentication) Login, Refresh and Revoke token endpoints for token management API Key Authentication Basic Authentication (username/password and email/password) OAuth 2.0 Authentication Universal API key and User-specific API key for authentication Selective API protection. Disable WP REST APIs Time-based token expiry Role-based WP REST API authentication Custom Header support rather than just Authorization to increase security. Create users in WordPress based on third-party provider access tokens (JWT tokens) authentication. Privacy This plugin does not store any user data.