New User Approve vs WPConsent

WPConsent wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureNew User ApproveWPConsent
Our score7.9/108.5/10 (better)
Starts at$59.99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs20K+200K+ (better)
Last Black Friday–70% off
CategorySecuritySecurity
VendorNew User ApproveWPConsent
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose New User Approve if…

  • Membership and gated sites
  • Sites that get spam sign-ups

Choose WPConsent if…

  • WordPress site owners who need cookie consent for GDPR or CCPA
  • Stores that need consent handling for eCommerce
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

New User Approve

  • Manual registration approval
  • Invitation codes
  • Auto-approve by role
  • Email domain allow and block lists
  • Customizable email notifications
  • Deadline-based registration

WPConsent

  • Cookie banner and script blocking
  • Website cookie scanner
  • Google Consent Mode v2
  • Geolocation display rules
  • Secure consent logs
  • Unlimited page views

Pros and cons

New User Approve

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Manual approval stops bot and spam sign-ups before access is granted
  • Yearly plans start at $59.99
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Email domain lists and deadline registration need the Business plan
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating found

WPConsent

  • Self-hosted, with no pageview fees or usage caps
  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF v2.3 support
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No lifetime plan is listed
  • Plans are billed yearly as listed
  • Automatic translations and the Do Not Sell addon start at the Plus plan

Pricing plans

New User Approve

  • BasicStarts here

    $59.99/year

    • Manual approval of registrations
    • Auto-approve selected user roles
    • Invite-only registration
  • Professional

    $79.99/year

    • Customizable email notifications
    • Bulk-generate and email invite codes
    • Priority support
  • Business

    $99.99/year

    • Whitelist and blacklist email domains
    • Deadline-based registration
    • Priority support

WPConsent

  • BasicStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited page views and scans
    • Google Consent Mode v2
    • Standard support
  • Plus

    $99.50/year

    5 sites

    • Automatic translations
    • Do Not Sell addon
    • Standard support
  • Pro

    $199.50/year

    25 sites

    • Advanced banner analytics
    • Priority support

New User Approve vs WPConsent questions

Is New User Approve better than WPConsent?

On our comparison WPConsent comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, New User Approve or WPConsent?

New User Approve starts at $59.99/year and WPConsent starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get New User Approve or WPConsent cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WPConsent was 70% off last year.

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