DigiConsent – Cookie Consent Banner for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Compliance vs Real Cookie Banner

🍪 COOKIE CONSENT FOR GDPR, CCPA, LGPD & EPRIVACY DigiConsent is a powerful cookie consent plugin that helps you comply with GDPR (EU), CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa), and other privacy regulations while maintaining a great user experience. Create beautiful, customizable cookie banners with advanced features like script management, detailed analytics, and geolocation targeting. ✅ FREE FEATURES Everything you need for cookie compliance, included in the free version: Beautiful Cookie Banners – Modern, customizable designs that match your brand Multiple Banner Positions – Bottom, top, fullscreen overlay, or custom positioning Cookie Categories – Essential, analytics, marketing, and functional categories Granular Consent – Let users choose exactly which cookies they accept Consent Logging – Track and audit all consent decisions with timestamps Analytics Dashboard – View acceptance rates, trends, and statistics Advanced Color Picker – RGB/RGBA support with transparency control Import/Export Settings – Easily transfer settings between sites Quick Script Setup – Built-in templates for Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and more Google Consent Mode v2 – Full support for Google’s consent framework Privacy Policy Links – Direct links to your privacy policy page Responsive Design – Perfect display on all devices and screen sizes Translation Ready – Full support for multilingual sites 🚀 PRO FEATURES Upgrade to DigiConsent Pro for advanced targeting and behavior control: 🌍 Geolocation Targeting * Country Targeting – Show different banners to visitors from specific countries * EU/EEA Automatic – Target all EU/EEA countries with one click * US State Targeting – Comply with state-specific laws (CPRA, VCDPA, etc.) * IP Geolocation – Automatic visitor location detection using MaxMind GeoLite2 * Location Rules – Create custom rules with different settings per region * Fallback Options – Control what happens when location can’t be detected 🎯 Advanced Behavior Controls * Display Delay – Show banner after X seconds * Scroll Trigger – Display banner after user scrolls X% of page * Exit Intent – Show banner when user attempts to leave * Auto-Hide – Automatically hide banner after X seconds * Page Lock – Prevent page interaction until consent is given * Blur Effect – Blur page content until user makes a choice * ESC Key Close – Allow users to close banner with ESC key 🎨 Enhanced Design Options * Hero Media – Add images or videos to your banner * Video Backgrounds – Autoplay, loop, and mute controls * Multiple Layouts – Additional banner layout options * Per-Location Customization – Different designs for different countries ⚙️ Regional Compliance * Regional Consent Modes – Different opt-in/opt-out behavior per location * Regional Google Consent Mode – Location-specific GCM settings * Consent Expiry Per Region – Different cookie lifetimes by location * Regional Button Visibility – Show/hide buttons based on location 📜 Custom Script Management * Head Scripts – Add custom JavaScript/tracking codes to the document head * Body Scripts – Inject scripts right after the opening body tag * Footer Scripts – Add scripts before the closing body tag * Per-Category Scripts – Assign custom scripts to specific cookie categories * Consent-Based Loading – Scripts only execute after user consent Learn more about DigiConsent Pro → 🎨 Extensive Customization Every aspect of the cookie banner can be customized: Colors & Transparency – Advanced color picker with RGBA support Typography – Customize fonts, sizes, and styles Button Styling – Full control over button appearance Animations – Choose from slide, fade, zoom, or no animation Custom Content – Write your own banner text and privacy policy links Logo Integration – Add your brand logo to the banner 📊 Analytics & Reporting Track consent performance with detailed analytics: Consent Statistics – View total accepts, rejects, and acceptance rates Trend Charts – Visualize consent data over time Category Analytics – See which cookie categories users accept most Geographic Distribution – View consents by country (requires Pro) Device Analytics – Track consents by device type Consent Logs – Detailed audit trail of all consent decisions Export Data – Download consent logs for compliance reporting 🔧 Developer-Friendly Built with developers in mind: Clean Code – Well-structured, documented codebase Hooks & Filters – Extensive customization options REST API Ready – Modern WordPress development practices No jQuery – Vanilla JavaScript for better performance Template Override – Override templates in your theme 🚀 Performance Optimized DigiConsent is built for speed: Lightweight – Minimal footprint on page load Conditional Loading – Scripts load only when needed Optimized Assets – Minified CSS and JavaScript No External Dependencies – Everything self-contained Cache Compatible – Works with all major caching plugins 🤝 Privacy First We take privacy seriously: No Data Collection – DigiConsent doesn’t send data to external servers Local Storage – All consent data stored on your server Open Source – Transparent, auditable code Regular Updates – Stay compliant with changing regulations Privacy Law Compliant – Built for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, ePrivacy and other regulations External Services IMPORTANT: DigiConsent itself does not connect to any external services. However, it provides optional integration templates that allow users to add third-party tracking and analytics scripts to their cookie categories. These scripts are only loaded when users provide the necessary IDs/keys and when visitors consent to the respective cookie category. When you configure these optional integrations, the following external services may be contacted: Analytics Services (Optional) Google Analytics 4 * Purpose: Web analytics and tracking * Data Sent: User behavior, page views, events (configured by site owner) * When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a GA4 Measurement ID * Service URL: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/ Google Tag Manager * Purpose: Tag and script management * Data Sent: Varies based on configured tags * When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a GTM Container ID * Service URL: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/ Hotjar * Purpose: Behavior analytics and user feedback * Data Sent: User interactions, heatmaps, session recordings * When: Only when visitor consents to analytics cookies AND site owner has configured a Hotjar Site ID * Service URL: https://static.hotjar.com * Privacy Policy: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/ * Terms of Service: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/terms-of-service/ Marketing Services (Optional) Facebook Pixel * Purpose: Ad tracking and conversion measurement * Data Sent: Page views, events, user behavior * When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a Facebook Pixel ID * Service URL: https://connect.facebook.net and https://www.facebook.com/tr * Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ * Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms LinkedIn Insight Tag * Purpose: LinkedIn ad tracking and analytics * Data Sent: Page views, conversions, demographic data * When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a LinkedIn Partner ID * Service URL: https://snap.licdn.com and https://px.ads.linkedin.com * Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy * Terms of Service: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement TikTok Pixel * Purpose: TikTok ad tracking and analytics * Data Sent: Page views, events, conversions * When: Only when visitor consents to marketing cookies AND site owner has configured a TikTok Pixel ID * Service URL: https://analytics.tiktok.com * Privacy Policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy * Terms of Service: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/terms-of-use Functional Services (Optional) Google Maps * Purpose: Interactive maps display * Data Sent: Location requests, map interactions * When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a Google Maps API Key * Service URL: https://maps.googleapis.com * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms Google reCAPTCHA * Purpose: Spam and bot prevention * Data Sent: User interaction data, browser information * When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a reCAPTCHA Site Key * Service URL: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js * Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy * Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms Intercom * Purpose: Customer messaging and support * Data Sent: User information, messages, behavior data * When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured an Intercom App ID * Service URL: https://widget.intercom.io and https://api-iam.intercom.io * Privacy Policy: https://www.intercom.com/legal/privacy * Terms of Service: https://www.intercom.com/legal/terms-and-policies Zendesk Chat * Purpose: Customer support chat * Data Sent: Chat messages, user information * When: Only when visitor consents to functional cookies AND site owner has configured a Zendesk Key * Service URL: https://static.zdassets.com * Privacy Policy: https://www.zendesk.com/company/agreements-and-terms/privacy-notice/ * Terms of Service: https://www.zendesk.com/company/agreements-and-terms/master-subscription-agreement/ Note: All of these integrations are completely optional. DigiConsent does not send any data to these services unless you explicitly configure the integration AND visitors provide consent. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to integrate. Upgrade to Pro Get DigiConsent Pro for advanced features: 📜 Custom script management (head, body, footer injection) 🌍 Geolocation targeting (countries, EU, US states) 🎯 Advanced behavior controls (delays, scroll triggers, exit intent) 📍 Location-based rules with regional settings 🎨 Hero media support (images and videos) ⚙️ Regional compliance features 🔄 Priority support and updates Upgrade to DigiConsent Pro →

Cookie Banner and Consent Management for your WordPress website – easy to be legally compliant Obtain GDPR (also known as DSGVO, RGPD, RODO, AVG) and ePrivacy Directive (implemented in national law as TDDDG/TTDSG, LOPD-GDD, DTA, TLA, LEK, E-com Act) compliant consents. Find services, cookies etc. and fill all legal information in your cookie banner. More than just a cookie notice! Cookie plugin designed specifically for WordPress websites to simplify setup. Real Cookie Banner is a cookie and consent management plugin. Obtain consent to load services and set cookies for your visitors in accordance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. In addition, content blockers help you to be compliant even if your theme, plugin or content loads styles, scripts or iframes that would transfer personal data. Start now with our guided-configuration and avoid legal risks! ➤ Scan your website and discover services that require consent! Whether the use of the plugin leads to legally compliant data processing largely depends on whether the plugin is configured correctly for your use case. You yourself are responsible for a correct configuration. Free Sandbox You want to try Real Cookie Banner before installing? Take a free sandbox and play around! Create a free sandbox Features of the cookie plugin Consent Management: You can use Real Cookie Banner to store all technical and legal information about services and cookies to obtain informed consents. You can use 160+ service templates and 130+ content blocker templates to quickly and securely provide all the information you need. Content Blocker: Themes, plugins and co. usually load scripts, styles and content that transfer personal data and set cookies before you have the consent of your visitors. You usually cannot control this by yourself. Content blockers make sure that these features are only executed after you have obtained consent. Customize design: You can design the cookie banner according to your wishes. 20+ design templates and 200+ options give you the flexibility to customize the cookie banner perfectly to your needs. From colors and effects to texts, you can unleash your creativity! All changes are displayed in a live preview. Guided configuration: After installation, the checklist will guide you through all steps to be able to set up Real Cookie Banner in a legally compliant manner. We also explain the legalities of features and the legal consequences if you change settings. So, you can quickly and safely set up your cookie banner! Documentation of consents: According to the GDPR, you have to prove that a visitor has consented to cookies and processing of personal data if he or she doubts this. We document consent completely and make it possible to trace the origin of the consent afterwards. You are on the safe side even in the worst case! Native in WordPress: Real Cookie Banner is a cookie plugin specially designed for WordPress. It is fully installed in your WordPress as a native plugin. All consents are processed and stored on your server. Nothing is downloaded from a cloud in your visitor’s browser, which avoids further legal issues. You want a list of all features? Check it out on our website! Supported Languages Real Cookie Banner is localized in all 17 languages that are most commonly spoken in the EU. The plugin has been translated by humans into English, German (informal and formal), French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch (informal and formal), Czech, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian Bokmål, Finnish, Greek, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovak, Slovenian and Croatian. Texts in service templates and content blockers templates are partly machine-translated and will be revised by humans in the future. All Features of Real Cookie Banner Some of the features listed below are only available in the PRO version of Real Cookie Banner. They are marked with an asterisk. Beginner-friendly // solution for the cookie hassle – for everyone Experience effortless setup with guided configurations, extensive localizations and translations, comprehensive website scanning, a free version with essential features, easy-to-follow compliance checklists, and dedicated human support for all your cookie management needs. Consent Management // we take care of compliant consents Be able to obtain consents in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive through robust consent handling, detailed technical specifications, youth protection features, proactive notifications as soon as new consent must be obtained, privacy-compliant CDN usage, 160+ service templates*, execution of opt-in and opt-out scripts per service, consent to data processing in insecure third countries, automatic cookie policy generation*, organized service groups, accessible legal links, and respectful handling of “Do Not Track” header. Documentation // truly fully documented consents Keep proper documentation of consent obtained, stored efficiently in your WordPress database, insightful consent statistics, and automatic compliance with the obligation to provide evidence in accordance with the GDPR. Content Blocker // load services only with consent Blocking scripts and content with precision until consent has been given, including fonts and URLs, providing visual content replacements, enabling smart URL and style blocking, with custom element blocking automating video playback post-consent, supporting lazy loading for faster pages. Each content blocker is associated with one or more services. With it, content is automatically unblocked when consent is given in the cookie banner. Design // always fits perfectly into your website Customize your cookie banner effortlessly with over 200 design options*, enjoy a preview of design and text changes, and choose from more than 20 stylish design presets* to ensure your banner matches perfectly your website’s design. Accessibility // accessible for everyone on your website Provide an inclusive user experience by complying with the European Accessibility Act and WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, supported by an accessibility score feature to ensure all design settings meet legal and user-friendly requirements. Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) // obtain standardized consents Obtain standardized consent collection with full TCF compatibility*, user-friendly configuration interfaces, and Google-certified compliance, ensuring seamless integration with AdSense and compliance to the latest industry standards. Google Consent Mode // obtain consents according to Digital Market Act Comply with the Digital Market Act by integrating Google Consent Mode*, offering explicit consent options, and ensuring smooth integration with Google Tag Manager for efficient consent-based tag management. Special Features // made for professional users Optimize user experience with geo-restriction for targeted cookie banners*, support for popular Google Tag Manager and Matomo Tag Manager*, and streamlined consent forwarding across multiple websites*, making it ideal for professional and international use. Technical // perfection in detail – for WordPress Benefit from advanced technical features including multilingual support for WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress and Weglot, automatic deletion of 1st-party cookies, easy import/export of settings, native WordPress integration, automatic cache flushing for many page caching plugins/systems, WordPress multisite compatibility, Anti-Ad-Blocker mechanisms, and a comprehensive API for developers to extend functionality. You find a list of all features with comprehensive details on our website! Templates & Compatibility Real Cookie Banner can be used to collect consent for almost any tools, plugins and services in your WordPress website. You can easily store the necessary legal and technical information for informed consent in a service and content blocker of the consent management. We have verified that major Google and Facebook services, YouTube, Vimeo or Matomo as well as popular WordPress plugins like Elementor, Jetpack, WooCommerce, Wordfence or Contact Form 7 and many more are compatible. The PRO Version of Real Cookie Banner comes with 160+ service templates and 130+ content blocker templates. These templates save you a lot of time by giving you all the relevant legal and technical information for a service to use it in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. Check out the complete list of all services with templates on our website. Developer Friendly You are a developer and want to write an add-on for Real Cookie Banner or make your plugin compatible with our cookie plugin? We are happy to help you! WordPress actions & filters and REST API Have a look at the API documentation on our website to learn more about how to write code that uses functions of Real Cookie Banner. Free Support We like to work with other WordPress developers. If you need assistants to use our product for your code projects or make your WordPress plugin compatible with Real Cookie Banner, just open a support ticket. Get the PRO version of Real Cookie Banner You will download the free version of this plugin, which contains all core functions that allow you to load services and set cookies according to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. Our PRO version offers even more useful features and many service and content blocker templates, which not only make the cookie banner more flexible, but also save you a lot of time to set up the cookie banner in compliance with the law. Learn more about the PRO version.