Cookie Jar
Displays a cookie consent on pages (as an image) and provides a link to Cookie Policy page
Use with caution
Cookie Jar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release β each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Cookie Jar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| consent | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
About Cookie Jar
From the official readme Β· v2.0.2Description
Displays an image of a cookie and requires you to link it with the Cookie Policy page (available from a dropdown menu) in the Admin area, so as a result an User has two options: shut down the info about the cookie (for seven days) and / or read the cookie policy.
Donations
http://gregbialowas.com/cookie-jar
Installation
- Upload plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory (or Install it via WP) - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - Update settings via plugin`s setting page (vide screenshots)
- You are done.
For more information and examples visit this website:
https://gregbialowas.com/cookie-jar
Changelog
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2.0.1
- Fixing wpdb issue
2.0.0
- Added options to select an image and the position of the cookie div on the front end ( bottom left or bottom right )
1.1.0
- Added back-end settings to select Cookie Policy page from the list of all existing pages
= 1.0.0
* Initial upload
Screenshots
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FAQ
Cookie Jar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org Β· checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Cookie Jar free?
Yes. Cookie Jar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Cookie Jar safe to use in 2026?
Cookie Jar works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Cookie Jar?
Cookie Jar is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,664 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does Cookie Jar work with WordPress 7.1?
Cookie Jar is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Cookie Jar need?
Cookie Jar requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Cookie Jar last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.2, was released on May 30, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Cookie Jar?
Cookie Jar is developed and maintained by gregbialowas.
What are the best alternatives to Cookie Jar?
The most popular alternatives to Cookie Jar are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), WP Consent API (200K+ installs) and TermsFeed AutoTerms: Privac⦠(70K+ installs).
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