# CookieStart – CMP Banner & Cookie Consent

> CookieStart has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 164 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** CookieStart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 hours ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**Connect WordPress with CookieStart CMP to scan cookies and scripts, manage consent categories, monitor compliance, and block scripts until consent.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 407
- **Downloads (30 days):** 164 (-34.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cookiestart (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cookiestart/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookiestart/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [CMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cmp/) | #12 | 22 |
| [consent mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/consent-mode/) | #18 | 57 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | #84 | 204 |
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #80 | 186 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 612 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| CMP | #24 | 185 |
| consent mode | #99 | 1,575 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,322 |
| cookies | >100 | 3,622 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,850 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [tarteaucitron.io – Cookie Banner & GDPR Consent Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tarteaucitronjs/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Sep 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 2 | [UniConsent Cookie Consent CMP – Consent Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uniconsent-cmp/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 24, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [USERCENTRICS CMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/usercentrics-consent-management-platform/) | 900+ | — | Aug 5, 2021 | 27/100 |
| 4 | [AdSimple Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adsimple-cookie-manager-for-wp/) | 700+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 19, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 5 | [LegalWeb Cloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/legalweb-cloud/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 11, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [CookieLegit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookielegit/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 16, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 7 | [Cookie Confirm CMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-confirm-cmp/) | 70+ | — | May 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [Dastra CMP cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dastra/) | 30+ | — | Jul 15, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 9 | [CookieTractor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookietractor/) | 20+ | — | Jun 5, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 10 | [CookieFort Consent Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiefort-consent-manager/) | 20+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 67/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CookieStart safe to use in 2026?
CookieStart is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 hours ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CookieStart?
CookieStart is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 407 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CookieStart work with WordPress 7.1?
CookieStart 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 CookieStart need?
CookieStart requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CookieStart last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on October 17, 2026 (9 hours ago).

### Who makes CookieStart?
CookieStart is developed and maintained by cookiestart.

### What are the best alternatives to CookieStart?
The most popular alternatives to CookieStart are tarteaucitron.io (10K+ installs), UniConsent Cookie Consent C… (2K+ installs) and USERCENTRICS CMP (900+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiestart/ · Generated 2026-10-18 05:05 UTC by PageForge