WP Consent API vs REST API Post Embeds (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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 835K+ total downloads while REST API Post Embeds has 13K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | REST API Post Embeds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 835K+ | ◄ | 13K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2015 | |
| Age | 6 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.5.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
REST API Post Embeds5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄REST API Post Embeds1
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄REST API Post Embeds200
Total Downloads
835K+WP Consent API
◄REST API Post Embeds13K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
REST API Post EmbedsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄REST API Post Embeds11 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
REST API Post Embeds2015
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
REST API Post Embeds11 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
REST API Post Embeds5.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
REST API Post Embedsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
REST API Post EmbedsFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
REST API Post Embeds1.5.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
REST API Post Embeds
5/5(1 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!
REST API Post Embeds Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or REST API Post Embeds more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while REST API Post Embeds has 200. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or REST API Post Embeds?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while REST API Post Embeds has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and REST API Post Embeds free?
WP Consent API is free and REST API Post Embeds is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or REST API Post Embeds?
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 REST API Post Embeds was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.