WP Consent API vs Inspect HTTP Requests (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Inspect HTTP Requests has 4.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Inspect HTTP Requests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 4.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2022 | |
| Age | 6 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0.10 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests2
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Inspect HTTP Requests100
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Inspect HTTP Requests4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Inspect HTTP RequestsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Inspect HTTP Requests10 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests2022
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests4 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requestsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Inspect HTTP RequestsFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Inspect HTTP Requests1.0.10
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Inspect HTTP Requests
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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!
Inspect HTTP Requests Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Inspect HTTP Requests more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Inspect HTTP Requests has 100. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Inspect HTTP Requests?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Inspect HTTP Requests has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Inspect HTTP Requests free?
WP Consent API is free and Inspect HTTP Requests is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Inspect HTTP Requests?
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 Inspect HTTP Requests was last updated 10 months ago.
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