WP Consent API vs TAP Cookies (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while TAP Cookies has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | TAP Cookies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.2.5 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄TAP CookiesN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
◄TAP Cookies0
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄TAP Cookies20
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄TAP Cookies1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
TAP CookiesN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄TAP Cookies9 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
TAP Cookies2014
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
TAP Cookies12 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
TAP Cookies3.5.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
TAP Cookiesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
TAP CookiesFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
TAP Cookies1.2.5
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
TAP Cookies
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!
TAP Cookies Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or TAP Cookies more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while TAP Cookies has 20. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or TAP Cookies?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while TAP Cookies has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and TAP Cookies free?
WP Consent API is free and TAP Cookies is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or TAP Cookies?
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 TAP Cookies was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.