WP Consent API vs Cookie Law Authorization (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 Cookie Law Authorization has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Cookie Law Authorization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.4.4 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Cookie Law Authorization3/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Cookie Law Authorization1
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Cookie Law Authorization10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Cookie Law Authorization3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Cookie Law AuthorizationN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Cookie Law Authorization9 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Cookie Law Authorization2014
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Cookie Law Authorization12 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Cookie Law Authorization4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Cookie Law Authorizationfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Cookie Law AuthorizationFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Cookie Law Authorization1.4.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Cookie Law Authorization
3/5(1 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!
Cookie Law Authorization Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Cookie Law Authorization more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Cookie Law Authorization has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Cookie Law Authorization?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Cookie Law Authorization has a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Cookie Law Authorization free?
WP Consent API is free and Cookie Law Authorization is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Cookie Law Authorization?
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 Cookie Law Authorization was last updated 9 years ago.
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