CookieCode
CookieCode enables your website to automatically comply with GDPR and e-privacy rules
Consider an alternative
CookieCode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where CookieCode stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| avg | #14 |
| consent | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
| eu | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About CookieCode
From the official readme · v2.4.4Description
CookieCode enables your website to comply with GDPR and e-privacy rules by blocking tracking and analytical cookies until the visitor has given their consent.
In addition, the cookie declaration for your website will be updated automatically by our crawler.
Third party service
CookieCode is a third party service that analyzes your website to look for tracking and analytical cookies.
Consent given by the visitor is stored anonymously on our servers for audit purposes.
Privacy statement: https://cdn.cookiecode.nl/privacy/www.cookiecode.nl/en/pdf
Installation
First, install the plugin on your WordPress site.
Then, go to Settings -> CookieCode and optionally choose your language.
When choosing the language ‘Automatic’ the plugin will try to determine the language automatically.
To force a specific language, select it from the drop down and click ‘Save’.
Optionally, choose to disable the cookie notice for admins or all logged in users.
This can help when there is a conflict with a page builder.
Frequently asked questions
Is CookieCode free?
No, CookieCode is a subscription based service. Ask your web developer to contact us to start making use of our services.
For developers
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FAQ
CookieCode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is CookieCode free?
Yes. CookieCode is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CookieCode safe to use in 2026?
CookieCode shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CookieCode?
CookieCode is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,505 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 201 times in the last 30 days.
Does CookieCode work with WordPress 7.1?
CookieCode is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CookieCode need?
CookieCode requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CookieCode last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.4, was released on March 5, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes CookieCode?
CookieCode is developed and maintained by cookiecode.
What are the best alternatives to CookieCode?
The most popular alternatives to CookieCode are Laposta Signup Embed (1K+ installs), GDPRess (1K+ installs) and PopStats (30+ installs).
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