# CookieShift – Cookie Consent Banner & Compliance Manager

> CookieShift has <10 active installs and 111 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** CookieShift works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

**Cookie consent, cookie scanning, privacy preferences, and supported tracking control for WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 209
- **Downloads (30 days):** 111 (-46.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cookieshift (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cookieshift/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookieshift-cookie-consent-banner-compliance-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [consent management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/consent-management/) | #15 | 21 |
| [cookie banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-banner/) | >100 | 144 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | #96 | 186 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 574 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 476 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| consent management | >100 | 1,257 |
| cookie banner | >100 | 1,024 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,115 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,659 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPLP Cookie Consent – Cookie Banner & Consent Management for GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gdpr-cookie-consent/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (51) | Sep 17, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Consent Mode Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gtm-consent-mode-banner/) | 400+ | 3.3/5 (4) | Dec 2, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [Consently – Cookie Consent & Compliance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/consently/) | 100+ | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Concord – Cookie Banner & Full Privacy Platform for Cookie Consent & GDPR/CCPA Compliance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/concord/) | 100+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 27, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 5 | [Datareporter WebCare Integration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/datareporter-webcare-integration/) | 60+ | — | May 5, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Bikram Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bikram-cookie-consent-banner/) | 20+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 7 | [Crumbler – Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crumbler-cookie-consent/) | 10+ | — | Jun 22, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [PrivacyHub Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/privacyhub-cookie-consent/) | 10+ | — | Jun 15, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 9 | [FlexyConsent – Cookie Consent Management (GDPR, CCPA)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexyconsent/) | 10+ | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [GDPR Cookie Consent & Privacy Compliance — Cirv Comply](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cirv-comply/) | <10 | — | Jun 8, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookieShift free?
Yes. CookieShift is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CookieShift safe to use in 2026?
CookieShift works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CookieShift?
CookieShift is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 209 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 111 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CookieShift work with WordPress 7.1?
CookieShift is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CookieShift need?
CookieShift requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CookieShift last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes CookieShift?
CookieShift is developed and maintained by cookieshift.

### What are the best alternatives to CookieShift?
The most popular alternatives to CookieShift are WPLP Cookie Consent (9K+ installs), Consent Mode Banner (400+ installs) and Consently (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookieshift-cookie-consent-banner-compliance-manager/ · Generated 2026-09-27 21:43 UTC by PageForge