WP Consent API vs Extended API over XMLRPC (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Extended API over XMLRPC has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Extended API over XMLRPC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2016 | |
| Age | 6 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 0.9.9 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Extended API over XMLRPCN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Extended API over XMLRPC0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Extended API over XMLRPC10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Extended API over XMLRPC1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPCN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Extended API over XMLRPC9 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPC2016
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPC10 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPC3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPCfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPCFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Extended API over XMLRPC0.9.9
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Extended API over XMLRPC
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!
Extended API over XMLRPC Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Extended API over XMLRPC more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Extended API over XMLRPC has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Extended API over XMLRPC?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Extended API over XMLRPC has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Extended API over XMLRPC free?
WP Consent API is free and Extended API over XMLRPC is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Extended API over XMLRPC?
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 Extended API over XMLRPC was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.