Description
CookieYes is the leading WordPress plugin for cookie consent and privacy compliance. It supports GDPR (DSGVO), CCPA/CPRA, ePrivacy, UK GDPR & PECR, LGPD (Brazil), PIPEDA (Canada), POPIA (South Africa) and other global laws.
The plugin offers a customizable cookie banner that blocks non-essential scripts until consent is given and generates a tailored Cookie Policy page.
Features
Consent Management
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Cookie Consent Banner: Show banner with Accept/Reject options for GDPR and CCPA cookie consent.
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Automatic Cookie Blocking: Block non-essential cookies until users give explicit consent for cookie compliance in WordPress.
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Preference Center: Let users manage cookie preferences by category (analytics, marketing, etc.).
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Revisit Consent Button: Floating button for updating consent choices anytime.
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CCPA/CPRA Opt-Out: Add “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link for California residents to meet CCPA cookie requirements.
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Consent Logging: Record and export user consent in CSV for audits.
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Google Consent Mode v2: Integrate with Google Consent Mode for ad tracking and compliance.
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Microsoft UET Consent Mode: Activate UET Consent Mode to ensure tag behavior complies with Microsoft’s EU consent requirements in a Microsoft consent plugin setup.
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GDPR Compliant Data Storage: Store data in EU-based, GDPR-compliant data centers per Data Processing Agreement.
Banner Customization
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Customizable Styles: Adjust banner colors, fonts, and position to match your website design.
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Layout Options: Choose top/bottom bar, box, or popup la... [truncated]
Installation
Automatic installation
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Go to Plugins from your WordPress dashboard and select Add New Plugin.
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Search for “CookieYes” and Install Now.
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Click Activate to enable the plugin.
Manual installation
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Download the CookieYes plugin zip file from the WordPress.org page.
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Go to Plugins from your WordPress dashboard and select Add New Plugin.
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Click Upload Plugin and choose the downloaded zip file.
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Click Install Now and after installation, click Activate Plugin.
Alternatively, you can upload the zip using the FTP application. Extract the zip file and upload the folder to your /wp-content/plugins/ directory. Once uploaded, activate the plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
To connect the plugin to the CookieYes web app:
(Please note that the Web App integration is optional. You can still use the plugin without connecting it to the app.)
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After activating the plugin, click CookieYes on your WordPress dashboard menu.
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Click Connect to a new account. You will be prompted to sign up for a new account after you choose the required plan. Or, if you already have an existing account, click Connect to an existing account to log in.
Plugin updates
Every time we update the plugin, you will see a notification on the installed plugins page. You can directly update the plugin from the WordPress dashboard. We recommend keeping the plugin updated to avail new functionalities and security features.
wp plugin install cookie-law-info --activateFrequently Asked Questions
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU privacy law that protects personal data and regulates how organizations handle it. It is also referred to as DSGVO (DatenSchutz-Grundverordnung) in German.
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act). It gives residents more control over personal data, requiring transparency, opt-out options, and secure handling.
Under GDPR, sites must get explicit consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies (analytics, ads). This is called GDPR cookie consent.
CCPA compliance means meeting the law’s privacy requirements, including informing users about data collection, offering opt-out mechanisms like “Do Not Sell or Share My Persona... [truncated]
Changelog
3.3.5
[Fix] – Fixed minor security vulnerabilities.
[Enhancement] – UI/UX improvements.
[Fix] – Mismatch in consent chart data.
Earlier versions
For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to the changelog.txt.