WP Consent API vs REST API Custom Fields (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 900). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while REST API Custom Fields has 14K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | REST API Custom Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 8 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 900 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 14K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Age | 6 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄REST API Custom Fields4.5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
►REST API Custom Fields8
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄REST API Custom Fields900
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄REST API Custom Fields14K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
REST API Custom FieldsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄REST API Custom Fields5 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
REST API Custom Fields2019
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
REST API Custom Fields7 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
REST API Custom Fields5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
REST API Custom Fields5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
REST API Custom FieldsFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
REST API Custom Fields1.3
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
REST API Custom Fields
4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
25%
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 Custom Fields Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or REST API Custom Fields more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while REST API Custom Fields has 900. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or REST API Custom Fields?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while REST API Custom Fields has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and REST API Custom Fields free?
WP Consent API is free and REST API Custom Fields is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or REST API Custom Fields?
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 Custom Fields was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.