WP Consent API vs JSON-API-for-BuddyPress (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 JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has 3.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | JSON-API-for-BuddyPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 3.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Age | 6 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress2
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄JSON-API-for-BuddyPress10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄JSON-API-for-BuddyPress12 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress2012
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress14 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPressFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
JSON-API-for-BuddyPress
3/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
100%
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-for-BuddyPress Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while JSON-API-for-BuddyPress has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and JSON-API-for-BuddyPress free?
WP Consent API is free and JSON-API-for-BuddyPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or JSON-API-for-BuddyPress?
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-for-BuddyPress was last updated 12 years ago.
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