WP Consent API vs Ringier-Bus (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while Ringier-Bus has 4.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | Ringier-Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 4.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2021 | |
| Age | 6 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 4.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄Ringier-BusN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄Ringier-Bus0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄Ringier-Bus10
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄Ringier-Bus4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
Ringier-BusN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄Ringier-Bus1 month ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
Ringier-Bus2021
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
Ringier-Bus5 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
Ringier-Bus6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
Ringier-Bus8.1+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
Ringier-BusFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
Ringier-Bus4.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ringier-Bus
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!
Ringier-Bus Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or Ringier-Bus more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while Ringier-Bus has 10. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or Ringier-Bus?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Ringier-Bus has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and Ringier-Bus free?
WP Consent API is free and Ringier-Bus is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or Ringier-Bus?
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 Ringier-Bus was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.