WP Consent API vs Lock My Site (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 Lock My Site has 229.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Lock My Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 229 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2026 | |
| Age | 6 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.5.9 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
Lock My Site5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
►Lock My Site4
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Lock My Site10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Lock My Site229
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Lock My SiteN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
►Lock My Site1 week ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Lock My Site2026
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Lock My Site1 month
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Lock My Site5.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Lock My Site7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Lock My SiteFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Lock My Site1.5.9
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Lock My Site
5/5(4 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!
Lock My Site Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Lock My Site more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Lock My Site has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Lock My Site?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Lock My Site has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Lock My Site free?
WP Consent API is free and Lock My Site is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Lock My Site?
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 Lock My Site was last updated 1 week ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.