WP Consent API vs JSON API Auth (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 800). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 835K+ total downloads while JSON API Auth has 79K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | JSON API Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 11 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 800 |
| Total Downloads | 835K+ | ◄ | 79K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 8 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2013 | |
| Age | 6 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 3.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄JSON API Auth4.7/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
►JSON API Auth11
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄JSON API Auth800
Total Downloads
835K+WP Consent API
◄JSON API Auth79K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
JSON API AuthN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄JSON API Auth8 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
JSON API Auth2013
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
JSON API Auth13 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
JSON API Auth3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
JSON API Auth5.3+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
JSON API AuthFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
JSON API Auth3.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
JSON API Auth
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
9%
3
9%
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!
JSON API Auth Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or JSON API Auth more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while JSON API Auth has 800. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or JSON API Auth?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while JSON API Auth has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and JSON API Auth free?
WP Consent API is free and JSON API Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or JSON API Auth?
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 JSON API Auth was last updated 8 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.