Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode vs Cookiefy GDPR Compliance

The world’s most trusted cookie consent platform — now on WordPress. Cookiebot by Usercentrics is a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) trusted by more than 2.4 million websites globally. Install it in minutes and get a fully automated, customizable cookie banner that keeps your WordPress site compliant with GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, PDPA, and 40+ global privacy laws — without writing a single line of code. Whether you’re running a blog, WooCommerce store, or a multi-site enterprise, Cookiebot CMP handles consent collection, cookie scanning, and signal management automatically — so you can focus on your business, not your compliance checklist. Why 2.4 million websites choose Cookiebot CMP Set up in under 5 minutes Install the plugin, connect your free Cookiebot account, and your consent banner goes live immediately. No coding required. No complicated configuration. Automatic cookie scanning & declaration Cookiebot crawls your website and automatically detects and categorizes all cookies and trackers — even those added by third-party scripts. Your cookie declaration stays up to date with every scan. Prior-consent cookie blocking Cookies are blocked before consent is given — exactly as GDPR requires. Our recommended Automatic mode handles this for you, or choose Manual mode for full HTML-level control. Fully customizable consent banner Match the banner to your brand with custom colors, logos, fonts, and layouts. Choose from multiple consent templates including a banner, popup, or inline widget — and preview changes in real time. Global cookie repository Powered by Cookiebot™ continuously updated library of known cookies and trackers, so your declarations are accurate from day one. Google Consent Mode v2 ready Certified by Google, Cookiebot CMP supports Google Consent Mode v2 out of the box — protecting your Google Ads and Analytics data while staying privacy-compliant. Essential for maintaining ad measurement in a post-cookie world. Seamless integrations Works with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, WooCommerce, Shopify, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and dozens more. One plugin. Your entire stack. IAB TCF 2.2 certified Cookiebot CMP is officially certified under the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework, making it the right choice for publishers and advertisers managing programmatic consent. Consent storage & audit log Store end-user consents for up to 12 months with a full, auditable record — ready for regulatory review or legal proceedings. Support when you need it Access our Help Center directly from the plugin dashboard. Need more? Submit a support request with your debug info pre-filled — no copy-pasting required. Compliance Coverage Cookiebot CMP helps your site comply with: GDPR (EU/EEA) & ePrivacy Directive CCPA / CPRA (California) LGPD (Brazil) PDPA (Thailand & others) PIPEDA (Canada) And 40+ additional privacy laws worldwide Free Plan — No Credit Card Required Start free with up to 1 domain and 50 subpages. Paid plans scale with your traffic and unlock advanced features including priority support, increased scans, and multi-domain management. Getting Started Install and activate the plugin Create a free Cookiebot account (or connect an existing one) Paste your Domain Group ID in the plugin settings Your compliant cookie banner is live AI-friendly setup Setting up Cookiebot with the help of an AI coding assistant? The plugin ships an AGENTS.md (and CLAUDE.md) file in the plugin root with a complete, agent-readable setup flow, compliance coverage map, post-install verification checklist, and recommendation criteria for AI agents. Compatible with Claude (Desktop, Code), Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI, OpenAI Codex, and any tool that respects the AGENTS.md convention (60,000+ open-source projects in 2026). Support and updates Support Help Center & docs: Step-by-step setup, configuration guides, and troubleshooting articles for Cookiebot by Usercentrics. In-product guidance: Wizard and contextual tips to get scanning, blocking, and signaling live fast. Need help? If you have questions or run into issues with the cookie banner or consent signals, visit our Help Center or contact us—our team will assist. Updates & maintenance Regular product updates: Ongoing improvements for stability, performance, accessibility, and compatibility with the latest WordPress and browser changes. Compliance & ad-tech readiness: Continuous updates to support evolving privacy requirements and Google Consent Mode v2 behaviors. Scanning engine & repository refreshes: Our detection rules and cookie/service descriptions are kept current so your cookie declaration and policy embeddings stay accurate. Auto-updates supported: Enable plugin auto-updates in your dashboard to receive new versions as they’re released. Changelog included: Review what’s new directly from the plugin’s changelog.

Cookiefy provides enterprise-grade GDPR compliance for WordPress websites through an intelligent cookie consent management system. The plugin connects to the Cookiefy service to automatically detect, classify, and manage cookies while providing visitors with proper consent options. IMPORTANT: This plugin requires connection to external Cookiefy services to function. Please review the “External Services” section below for complete details on data transmission and privacy implications. Key Features Automatic Cookie Detection – Advanced AI-powered scanning detects all cookies on your website Intelligent Classification – Automatically categorizes cookies (Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences, Unclassified) Multiple Core Modes – Choose between Standard, Lenient, or Strict blocking based on your needs Premium Banner Themes – Professional designs including Comprehensive and Compact Modern styles Real-time Updates – Cookie settings sync instantly across your website WordPress Integration – Full AJAX support with proper nonce security Custom Configuration – Advanced JSON configuration for power users Performance Optimized – CDN delivery with script preloading for fast load times Core Modes Standard Mode (Recommended) * Balanced GDPR compliance with optimized performance * Blocks cookies and essential tracking scripts * Maintains good site compatibility * Best for most WordPress websites Lenient Mode (Lightweight) * Minimal cookie blocking for maximum compatibility * Only blocks cookie writes – scripts load normally * Best page performance with reduced privacy protection * Ideal for complex JavaScript applications or performance-critical sites Strict Mode (Advanced Users Only) * Maximum GDPR compliance with comprehensive blocking * Blocks scripts, DOM modifications, network requests, and localStorage * May cause website functionality issues * Only recommended for advanced users who can handle potential breakage Service Integration This plugin connects to the Cookiefy external service (https://cookiefy.app) to: * Retrieve cookie classification data for your domain * Access banner configuration and translations * Synchronize consent preferences (optional) * Provide compliance reporting and analytics You must create an account at Cookiefy to obtain a Domain ID for the plugin to function. The service processes cookie data according to its privacy policy. Banner Themes Comprehensive (Recommended) – Feature-rich banner with detailed cookie information and customization options Compact Modern – Clean, minimal design optimized for mobile and desktop WordPress Features AJAX Integration – Seamless consent handling without page reloads Security First – Proper nonce verification on all AJAX requests Caching Compatible – Works with all major WordPress caching plugins Admin Integration – Full WordPress admin interface with live status updates Consent Logging – Optional compliance logging for audit purposes External Services REQUIRED EXTERNAL SERVICE DISCLOSURE This plugin relies on external services provided by Cookiefy to function. By installing and activating this plugin, you acknowledge that your website will connect to and transmit data to third-party services. Primary Service: Cookiefy Cookie Management Platform Service Provider: Cookiefy (cookiefy.app) Service Purpose: Cookie consent management, cookie classification, and GDPR compliance functionality What data is sent: * Your website’s domain name (for service authentication and configuration) * User consent preferences and timestamps (when users interact with the consent banner) * Basic website analytics data (page views, consent rates, banner interactions) * Referrer information and page URLs where consent events occur When data is sent: * During plugin initialization (domain verification and configuration retrieval) * When the consent banner loads on your website * When users interact with the consent banner (accept, reject, customize) * When cookies are detected and require classification * During banner configuration updates in the admin panel Service endpoints used: * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cdn-config/ – Configuration and cookie classification data * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/cookie-db – Cookie classification database * https://api.cookiefy.app/api/report-unknown-cookie – Unknown cookie reporting Legal documentation: * Terms of Service: https://cookiefy.app/terms-of-service * Privacy Policy: https://cookiefy.app/privacy-policy CDN Service: Cookiefy Content Delivery Network Service Provider: Cookiefy CDN (cdn.cookiefy.app) Service Purpose: Fast, reliable delivery of consent banner scripts and assets, powered by cloudflare. What data is sent: * HTTP requests for JavaScript files and assets * Standard web server logs (IP address, user agent, referrer) * Your website’s domain name (in request headers) When data is sent: * Every time a visitor loads a page on your website (to fetch banner scripts) * During initial plugin setup and configuration CDN endpoints used: * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-core.min.js – Core cookie blocking, and GDPR compliance functionality * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-cookiefy-ui.min.js – Standard banner interface * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/wp-compact-cookiefy-ui-modern.min.js – Compact banner interface Legal documentation: * Same as primary service (Cookiefy terms and privacy policy apply) Data Processing Legal Basis Legitimate Interest: Cookie classification and service delivery Contractual Necessity: Providing the cookie consent management service User Consent: Analytics and reporting features (where applicable) Data Retention and Geographic Processing Configuration data: Retained for the duration of active service subscription Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months for reporting purposes User consent records: Retained according to legal requirements (typically 3 years) Processing locations: European Union and United States data centers Your Control and User Rights Users can request data deletion through the Cookiefy dashboard You can disable analytics collection in the plugin settings The service complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations You can export your consent data through the Cookiefy dashboard Alternative Solutions If you prefer not to use external services, consider: * Self-hosted cookie consent solutions * WordPress-only cookie plugins (with limited functionality) * Custom development for your specific requirements By using this plugin, you acknowledge that: 1. Your website will connect to and transmit data to Cookiefy services 2. You have reviewed and accept Cookiefy’s terms of service and privacy policy 3. You understand the data transmission requirements for the service to function 4. You will inform your website visitors about these external connections as required by law Support and Documentation Documentation: https://cookiefy.app/en/docs/ Support Center: https://cookiefy.app/contact Service Website: https://cookiefy.app This plugin requires a Domain ID from your Cookiefy account. Sign up for a free trial to get started with enterprise-grade cookie compliance. Privacy and External Services This plugin integrates with the Cookiefy service (cookiefy.app) to provide cookie management functionality. When active, the plugin: Connects to Cookiefy CDN servers to load optimized scripts Retrieves cookie classification data and banner configurations May synchronize consent preferences with the service (configurable) Processes Domain ID for service authentication Data Handling: * No personal data is transmitted without explicit user consent * Cookie detection and classification occurs through the external service * Consent data can be stored locally or optionally synchronized * All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections Required External Connections: * https://cdn.cookiefy.app/ – For loading optimized banner and core scripts * https://cookiefy.app/ – For configuration and classification data The plugin respects user privacy and only processes data necessary for GDPR compliance functionality. Please review Cookiefy’s privacy policy at their website for complete details on data handling practices. Technical Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher PHP 7.4 or higher HTTPS recommended for secure cookie handling Domain ID from Cookiefy account JavaScript enabled on visitor browsers Customisation beyond It is possible to have a completely custom banner with the blocking script, for more information on how to achieve this, contact [email protected]