WP Consent API vs Defendium Checker (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Defendium Checker has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Defendium Checker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2024 | |
| Age | 6 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Defendium CheckerN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Defendium Checker0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Defendium Checker0
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Defendium Checker1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Defendium CheckerN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Defendium Checker1 year ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Defendium Checker2024
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Defendium Checker2 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Defendium Checker5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Defendium Checker8.1+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Defendium CheckerFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Defendium Checker1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Defendium Checker
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!
Defendium Checker Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Defendium Checker more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Defendium Checker has 0. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Defendium Checker?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Defendium Checker has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Defendium Checker free?
WP Consent API is free and Defendium Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Defendium Checker?
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 Defendium Checker was last updated 1 year ago.
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