WP Consent API vs XML-RPC Modernization (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 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Consent API has accumulated 836K+ total downloads while XML-RPC Modernization has 6.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Consent API | XML-RPC Modernization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 836K+ | ◄ | 6.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Age | 6 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 0.9 |
Rating
5/5WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization2
Active Installs
200K+WP Consent API
◄XML-RPC Modernization90
Total Downloads
836K+WP Consent API
◄XML-RPC Modernization6.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Consent API
XML-RPC ModernizationN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoWP Consent API
◄XML-RPC Modernization13 years ago
First Released
2020WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization2012
Age
6 yearsWP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization14 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernizationfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Consent API
XML-RPC ModernizationFree
Latest Version
2.0.1WP Consent API
XML-RPC Modernization0.9
Rating Breakdown
WP Consent API
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
XML-RPC Modernization
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!
XML-RPC Modernization Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Consent API or XML-RPC Modernization more popular?
WP Consent API has 200K+ active installations while XML-RPC Modernization has 90. WP Consent API is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Consent API or XML-RPC Modernization?
WP Consent API has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while XML-RPC Modernization has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Consent API and XML-RPC Modernization free?
WP Consent API is free and XML-RPC Modernization is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Consent API or XML-RPC Modernization?
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 XML-RPC Modernization was last updated 13 years ago.
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