WP Consent API vs HI FCM (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while HI FCM has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | HI FCM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2021 | |
| Age | 6 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄HI FCMN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄HI FCM0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄HI FCM0
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄HI FCM1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
HI FCMN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄HI FCM4 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
HI FCM2021
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
HI FCM5 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
HI FCM4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
HI FCMfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
HI FCMFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
HI FCM1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HI FCM
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!
HI FCM Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or HI FCM more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while HI FCM has 0. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or HI FCM?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while HI FCM has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and HI FCM free?
WP Consent API is free and HI FCM is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or HI FCM?
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 HI FCM was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.