SameSite Cookies for WordPress Plugin Directory
SameSite Cookies is a WordPress app, with a 2.5 average rating from 11 reviews, as of July 9, 2026.
SameSite Cookies is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Ayesh Karunaratne. With a rating of 2.5★ from 11 reviews.
AppRanks data: SameSite Cookies ranks #0 in Cookies on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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SameSite Cookies is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Security category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 11 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by Ayesh Karunaratne — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (2.5★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (11) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SameSite Cookies works
This plugin adds the “SameSite” cookie flag to WordPress’s authentication cookies. On supported browsers (all current IE, Edge, Chrome, and Firefox), this can effectively prevent all Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks throughout your WordPress site.
SameSite cookie flag support was added to PHP on version 7.3, but this plugin ships with a workaround to support all PHP versions WordPress supports.
There is no administrative UI provided: Activate this plugin, and you are all set!
You can configure the SameSite flag value from your WordPress configuration file. You cna pick a value from Lax (default), Strict, or None. You can read about SameSite cookies here.
To configure the SameSite flag value, edit your WordPress configuration file (wp-config.php), and add the following lines right above /** Sets up WordPress vars and included files. */.
define( 'WP_SAMESITE_COOKIE', 'Lax' ); // Pick from 'Lax', 'Strict', or 'None'.
Note that only the authentication cookies are affected. Regular cookies that your installed plugins set will not be affected, nor provide any meaningful value with SameSite flags.
Category rankings
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where SameSite Cookies stands in the Security category
SameSite Cookies ranks #0 of 635 apps in the Security category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SameSite Cookies?
SameSite Cookies is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 2.5-star rating from 11 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Security category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Ayesh Karunaratne.
Who uses SameSite Cookies?
Currently around 800 active stores have installed SameSite Cookies. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Security category on WordPress.