WP Consent API vs BP Simple Private (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 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while BP Simple Private has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | BP Simple Private | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 11 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| 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+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 2.3 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄BP Simple Private3.9/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
►BP Simple Private11
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄BP Simple Private500
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄BP Simple Private14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
BP Simple PrivateN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄BP Simple Private11 months ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
BP Simple Private2015
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
BP Simple Private11 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
BP Simple Private4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
BP Simple Privatefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
BP Simple PrivateFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
BP Simple Private2.3
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BP Simple Private
3.9/5(11 reviews)
5
64%
4
0%
3
9%
2
18%
1
9%
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!
BP Simple Private Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or BP Simple Private more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while BP Simple Private has 500. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or BP Simple Private?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while BP Simple Private has a 3.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and BP Simple Private free?
WP Consent API is free and BP Simple Private is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or BP Simple Private?
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 BP Simple Private was last updated 11 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.