WP Consent API vs Course Box (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Consent API has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Course Box has 411.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Course Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 411 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Age | 6 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0.4 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Course BoxN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Course Box0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Course Box20
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Course Box411
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Course BoxN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Course Box2 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Course Box2025
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Course Box1 year
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Course Box5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Course Box7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Course BoxFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Course Box1.0.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Course Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Consent API Reviews
by Brian Haas
Future of WP Consent Management
The wp‑consent‑api plugin provides a clean, standardized way to manage user consent across plugins and themes. It solves a core problem with a lightweight API. This is definitely a feature that should
by brightvesseldev
Great Support Team
Louis was great helping me with an issue. Plugin works great and highly recommend!
Course Box Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Course Box more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Course Box has 20. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Course Box?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Course Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Course Box free?
WP Consent API is free and Course Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Course Box?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP Consent API was last updated 3 weeks ago and Course Box was last updated 2 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.