WP Consent API vs WP SIMILE Timeline (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 WP SIMILE Timeline has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | WP SIMILE Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2008 | |
| Age | 6 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 0.5.3 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
◄WP SIMILE Timeline3.3/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
►WP SIMILE Timeline3
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄WP SIMILE Timeline20
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄WP SIMILE Timeline32K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
WP SIMILE TimelineN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄WP SIMILE Timeline4 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
WP SIMILE Timeline2008
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
WP SIMILE Timeline18 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
WP SIMILE Timeline5.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
WP SIMILE Timelinefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
WP SIMILE TimelineFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
WP SIMILE Timeline0.5.3
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP SIMILE Timeline
3.3/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
33%
3
67%
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!
WP SIMILE Timeline Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or WP SIMILE Timeline more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while WP SIMILE Timeline has 20. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or WP SIMILE Timeline?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP SIMILE Timeline has a 3.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and WP SIMILE Timeline free?
WP Consent API is free and WP SIMILE Timeline is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or WP SIMILE Timeline?
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 WP SIMILE Timeline was last updated 4 years ago.
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