Cookie Maestro
Easily install the Cookie Maestro Cookie Consent tool on your website.
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Cookie Maestro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Cookie Maestro stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avg | #79 |
| cookie consent | >100 |
| cookies | >100 |
| ePrivacy | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
About Cookie Maestro
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Cookie Maestro is your full featured solution for your website. It features Cookie Scanning, Cookie Message and last but not least: Blocking cookies untill your website Agrees with your cookie policy (which is required by the GDPR law).
After adding your domain to your Cookie Maestro Dashboard (https://www.cookiemaestro.nl/), you will receive your personal Cookie Maestro key. Use this key in this plug-in and you are ready!
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/cookiemaestrodirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Settings->Cookie Maestro screen to configure the plugin
- Insert your Cookie Maestro key (provided by https://www.cookiemaestro.nl/) and save settings.
Changelog
1.1
- Updated this plugin to render the cookie listing properly.
1.0
- First release of Cookie Maestro plugin.
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FAQ
Cookie Maestro: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Cookie Maestro free?
Yes. Cookie Maestro is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Cookie Maestro safe to use in 2026?
Cookie Maestro shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Cookie Maestro?
Cookie Maestro is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,569 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Cookie Maestro work with WordPress 7.1?
Cookie Maestro is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.28, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Cookie Maestro need?
Cookie Maestro requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Cookie Maestro last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on May 22, 2019 (7 years ago).
Who makes Cookie Maestro?
Cookie Maestro is developed and maintained by denvers.
What are the best alternatives to Cookie Maestro?
The most popular alternatives to Cookie Maestro are Laposta Signup Embed (1K+ installs), GDPRess (1K+ installs) and CookieCode (200+ installs).
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