CookieLegit
Setup a GDPR compliant cookie banner in minutes. Google Consent mode v2 ready!
Consider an alternative
CookieLegit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 CookieLegit stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CMP | #58 |
| Consent Mode v2 | #81 |
| cookie banner | >100 |
| cookies | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About CookieLegit
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
Setup a GDPR compliant cookie banner in minutes. Google Consent mode v2 ready!
CookieLegit
Cookie compliance made easy.
Customize your banner
Style the notice banner to your liking.
It’s up to you to either have a wall blocking you site or have a simple card hidden away in a corner.
Load pixel automaticly
Currently the pixels for Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta and LinkedIn are supported. You can also choose to load Google Tag Manager with Consent Mode v2 without any additional step.
Block third party cookies
Aren’t sure if you other sites are placing cookies? Block third party cookies set by scripts or iframes loaded through WordPress.
Disclaimer
CookieLegit already includes the necessary scripts and iframe’s for:
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Google Tag Manager
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Included URL(s): https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js, https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html
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Google Analytics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Included URL(s): https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js
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LinkedIn
- Privacy Policy: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
- Included URL(s): https://snap.licdn.com/li.lms-analytics/insight.min.js, https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect
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Meta (Facebook)
- Privacy Policy: Meta Privacy Policy
- Included URL(s): https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js, https://www.facebook.com/tr
Please make sure to read the privacy policies, linked above, if you are not sure if these scripts will cause you any privacy related problems.
These scripts won’t be loaded unless you link your tracking ID for one of these platforms in the settings of our plugin.
Coming soon
We’re working hard to bring you additional features in the future. Stay up to date at CookieLegit.
Installation
Install CookieLegit the way you want.
Through the WP Admin
- Go to Plugins > Add new
- Search for CookieLegit
- Click “Install now”
- Click “Activate”
Through FTP
- Download the plugin files
- Navigate to you plugins folder
- Upload the plugin files
- Activate the plugin from the WP Admin
After installation
Customize your banner and add tracking pixels from the CookieLegit screen.
Changelog
1.1.4
- Tested up to WordPress 6.8
v1.1.3
- [Google Tag] Update consent events so custom tags in Tag Manager won’t be triggered twice
v1.1.2
- Update translation file names and namespace for translations to work
v1.1.1
- Fix for broken translations
- Add dutch translations for new setting
- Update preferences toggles after user accepts all cookies
v1.1.0
- Added global function for retrieving settings for future performance updates
- Added new setting for google tag usage. (Google Tag Template out soon)
- Disable use of
gtagwhen google tag template is used.
v1.0.2
- Style loaded async to prevent invalid caching
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
CookieLegit: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is CookieLegit free?
Yes. CookieLegit is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CookieLegit safe to use in 2026?
CookieLegit shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CookieLegit?
CookieLegit is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,238 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 89 times in the last 30 days.
Does CookieLegit work with WordPress 7.1?
CookieLegit is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.11, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does CookieLegit need?
CookieLegit requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was CookieLegit last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on April 16, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes CookieLegit?
CookieLegit is developed and maintained by CookieLegit.
What are the best alternatives to CookieLegit?
The most popular alternatives to CookieLegit are tarteaucitron.io (10K+ installs), UniConsent Cookie Consent C… (2K+ installs) and USERCENTRICS CMP (1K+ installs).
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