WP Consent API vs Secure HTTP Headers (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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 835K+ total downloads while Secure HTTP Headers has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Secure HTTP Headers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 835K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2021 | |
| Age | 6 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Secure HTTP Headers3/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers2
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Secure HTTP Headers100
Total Downloads
835K+WP Consent API
◄Secure HTTP Headers2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Secure HTTP HeadersN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Secure HTTP Headers4 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers2021
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers5 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers7.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Secure HTTP HeadersFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Secure HTTP Headers1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Secure HTTP Headers
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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!
Secure HTTP Headers Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Secure HTTP Headers more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Secure HTTP Headers has 100. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Secure HTTP Headers?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Secure HTTP Headers has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Secure HTTP Headers free?
WP Consent API is free and Secure HTTP Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Secure HTTP Headers?
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 Secure HTTP Headers was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.