WP Consent API vs Blotout EdgeTag (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 836K+ total downloads while Blotout EdgeTag has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Blotout EdgeTag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2024 | |
| Age | 6 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.4.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Blotout EdgeTagN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Blotout EdgeTag0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Blotout EdgeTag100
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Blotout EdgeTag2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTagN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Blotout EdgeTag4 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTag2024
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTag2 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTag4.7.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTagfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTagFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Blotout EdgeTag1.4.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Blotout EdgeTag
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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!
Blotout EdgeTag Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Blotout EdgeTag more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Blotout EdgeTag has 100. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Blotout EdgeTag?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Blotout EdgeTag has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Blotout EdgeTag free?
WP Consent API is free and Blotout EdgeTag is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Blotout EdgeTag?
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 Blotout EdgeTag was last updated 4 months ago.
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