MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2 vs Termageddon

The MaxtDesign Cookie Consent Manager That Actually Works Most WordPress consent plugins either don’t actually control tracking (they just show a form) or they’re so bloated they slow down your site significantly. MaxtDesign Cookie Consent is different: proper Google Consent Mode v2 implementation in under 10KB. Why This Plugin? For Site Owners: You need CCPA/GDPR compliance but don’t want to sacrifice site performance or deal with complex configuration. For Developers: You want clean, efficient code that follows WordPress standards and doesn’t conflict with other plugins. For Agencies: You manage multiple client sites and need a reliable, lightweight solution that just works. Key Features ✓ Actually Controls Tracking Unlike “checkbox theater” plugins that only show forms, this plugin properly implements Google Consent Mode v2, ensuring GA4 and Google Ads respect user choices. ✓ Blazing Fast (<10KB) Zero performance overhead. No database queries during page load. Pure localStorage-based consent management. ✓ Three Style Presets Choose from Minimal, Modern, or Bold popup styles. Customize colors to match your brand. ✓ Works Everywhere Compatible with any theme. Works with Elementor (optional). Mobile responsive. Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1 AA). ✓ Developer-Friendly Clean code following WordPress standards. Two shortcodes for easy integration. No jQuery dependency. Vanilla JavaScript. ✓ WP Consent API Ready Acts as a provider for the WordPress Consent API standard. With the free WP Consent API plugin active, your visitors’ choices are respected site-wide by WooCommerce and other consent-aware plugins automatically. ✓ Privacy-First No server-side user tracking. No external API calls. User consent stored locally. GDPR/CCPA compliant by design. What is Google Consent Mode v2? Google Consent Mode v2 (GCM v2) became mandatory in March 2024 for GA4 and Google Ads in the EU. It’s Google’s framework for managing user consent signals across their advertising and analytics products. This plugin implements all four required consent types: analytics_storage – Google Analytics cookies ad_storage – Advertising cookies ad_user_data – User data for advertising ad_personalization – Personalized advertising Without proper GCM v2 implementation, your GA4 and Google Ads tracking may be unreliable or non-compliant. How It Works Visitor arrives → Consent popup appears (customizable position, style, timing) User chooses → Three options: Accept All, Analytics Only, or Decline All Consent stored → User choice saved in localStorage (privacy-friendly, no server tracking) GCM signals updated → Google Analytics and Ads respect the user’s choice immediately No repeat popup → Cookie remembers they’ve seen popup (configurable duration) Popup Customization Style Presets: * Minimal – Clean and subtle * Modern – Rounded and polished * Bold – Strong and prominent Position Options: * Top banner * Bottom banner * Center modal Animation Options: * Slide in * Fade in * No animation Color Customization: Primary color picker to match your brand Shortcodes Display Current Status: [mdcc_consent_status] Shows consent chips: “Analytics: On/Off” and “Ads: On/Off” Manage Consent Interface: [mdcc_manage_consent title="Your Privacy Choices"] Full consent management with Accept/Analytics/Decline buttons and current status display. Both shortcodes update in real-time when consent changes. Optional Elementor Integration Prefer to use a custom Elementor popup? Simply enter your Elementor Popup ID in settings, and the plugin will use your custom popup instead while maintaining proper GCM v2 functionality. Technical Specifications Size: <10KB total (CSS + JS combined, gzipped) Performance: Zero database queries during page load Storage: localStorage-based (no server-side user tracking) Dependencies: None (vanilla JavaScript, no jQuery) Compatibility: WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+ Standards: WCAG 2.1 AA accessible, mobile responsive Perfect For WordPress sites using GA4 or Google Ads CCPA/GDPR compliance requirements Performance-conscious developers Agency client sites needing scalable consent management Anyone tired of bloated consent plugins What This Plugin Doesn’t Do Not a cookie scanner – Doesn’t automatically detect all cookies on your site Not a full compliance suite – Focuses on consent management for Google tracking Not multi-platform tracking – Free version handles GA4/Ads only (Pro version coming with Facebook, Hotjar, etc.) For comprehensive cookie auditing and multi-platform tracking control, consider our Pro version (launching 2025). Coming in Pro Version Facebook Pixel control Hotjar tracking control LinkedIn Insight Tag TikTok Pixel Custom script control Consent analytics dashboard Geolocation-based prompts White-label mode for agencies Privacy Policy MaxtDesign Cookie Consent does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All consent preferences are stored locally in the user’s browser using localStorage. No information is sent to external servers. However, this plugin manages consent for third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Ads). Those services have their own privacy policies: Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Google Ads Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads It is your responsibility to include appropriate disclosures in your site’s privacy policy about the tracking services you use. Support For support, please use the WordPress.org support forum. Credits Developed by MaxtDesign – https://maxtdesign.com Special thanks to the WordPress community for feedback and testing.

The most comprehensive cookie consent solution for WordPress. Automatically show consent banners based on visitor location with smart geolocation targeting. TERMAGEDDON: CONSENT SOLUTION This plugin is designed to help WordPress website owners quickly install the Termageddon consent solution onto their website. Why choose Termageddon Cookie Consent? Smart Geolocation: Automatically detect visitor locations and show consent banners only when required More coverage than any other provider: Termageddon covers privacy laws such as GDPR, CPRA, UK DPA, PIPEDA (Canada), Quebec 25, VCDPA, Australia Privacy Act, CIPA, and many, many more laws. Lightning Fast: AJAX-powered location detection maintains site speed and caching compatibility Divi support: Ensure the consent loads for end users, while preventing loading for logged in admins (to ensure Divi’s Visual Builder is unaffected). Professional Support: Dedicated support team ready to help 🌍 Global Privacy Law Support Termageddon’s Auto-updating website policies and consent solution supports major privacy regulations worldwide: 🇪🇺 European Union & EEA – GDPR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – UK DPA 🇨🇦 Canada – PIPEDA & Quebec Law 25 🇺🇸 United States – State-specific regulations: California – CPRA, CalOPPA & CIPA Colorado – CPA Connecticut – CTDPA Florida Montana – MCDPA New Jersey – NJDPA Oregon – OCPA Texas – TDPSA Utah – UCPA Virginia – VCDPA And more. 🚀 Key Features Smart Geolocation Targeting Termageddon Hosted Geolocation: Browser-side location detection through geo.termageddon.com without storing a large database on your WordPress server Cache Compatible: Maintain full-page caching while accurately applying your configured region rules Cookie Optimization: Reduce server load with intelligent cookie-based location caching Debug Mode: Test and troubleshoot geolocation with built-in debugging tools Seamless Integration WordPress Integration: Works with any WordPress theme and popular page builders Usercentrics Powered: Built on the industry-leading Usercentrics consent platform Developer Friendly: Extensive hooks, filters, and customization options Performance Optimized: Minimal impact on site speed and Core Web Vitals Advanced Video Integrations Divi Video: Enhanced image overlay placeholder handling Elementor Video: Seamless consent integration with Elementor video widgets PowerPack Video: Support for BeaverBuilder PowerPack video embeds Presto Player: Optimized consent handling for Presto Player Ultimate Addons: Support for Beaver Builder Ultimate Addons Privacy Settings Management Flexible Shortcode: [uc-privacysettings] with extensive customization options Button & Link Support: Choose between button or anchor elements Custom Styling: Full control over appearance with CSS targeting Automatic Replacement: Intelligent detection and replacement of privacy settings elements 📋 Shortcode Usage Place privacy settings links anywhere on your site with the powerful shortcode: [uc-privacysettings] [uc-privacysettings text="Privacy Preferences"] [uc-privacysettings type="button" text="Manage Cookies"] Supported Parameters: * type – Element type: “a” (default) or “button” * text – Display text (default: “Privacy Settings”) * Styling via #usercentrics-psl CSS ID 🔧 Advanced Configuration Provider Management Disable Blocking: Selectively disable cookie blocking for specific providers Auto-Refresh: Configure automatic page reload on consent for supported providers Custom Integrations: Extend functionality with custom provider configurations Performance Optimization CDN Configuration: Optional CDN bypass for translations Priority Control: Adjust script loading priority for optimal performance Preconnect Control: Optionally remove the Usercentrics preconnect and preload links while keeping the consent scripts active Cache Compatibility: Full support for popular caching plugins Troubleshooting Mode: Disable for all users except when using ?enable-usercentrics 🛡️ Privacy & Data Protection Important Privacy Notice: When GeoIP is enabled, a visitor’s browser requests location information from geo.termageddon.com so the plugin can determine the appropriate consent experience. The hosted service returns country, region, and city information. The plugin stores that location result in a first-party browser cookie for up to 365 days and stores its show-or-hide decision in a session cookie. Data Minimization: Location data is used only to apply the region selections configured in this plugin. If hosted geolocation cannot be reached, the consent widget is shown by default. Compliance First: Ensure you are in compliance with all applicable privacy laws before installing this plugin or any tracking technologies. Support For comprehensive support and assistance: Help Center: Visit our support portal for detailed documentation Community Forum: Get help from other users on WordPress.org support forums Priority Support: Termageddon customers receive priority email support Developer Resources: Access our developer documentation for advanced customizations