WP Consent API vs REST API – Head Tags (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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while REST API – Head Tags has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | REST API – Head Tags | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags2
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄REST API – Head Tags200
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄REST API – Head Tags18K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
REST API – Head TagsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄REST API – Head Tags5 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags2020
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags6 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
REST API – Head TagsFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
REST API – Head Tags1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
REST API – Head Tags
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
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!
REST API – Head Tags Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or REST API – Head Tags more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while REST API – Head Tags has 200. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or REST API – Head Tags?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while REST API – Head Tags has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and REST API – Head Tags free?
WP Consent API is free and REST API – Head Tags is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or REST API – Head Tags?
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 – Head Tags was last updated 5 years ago.
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