# CookieTractor

> CookieTractor has 20+ active installs and 73 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 52/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** CookieTractor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

**CookieTractor – The User-Friendly Cookie Banner**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 1,120
- **Downloads (30 days):** 73 (+5.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 52/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** Jun 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.7+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CookieTractor (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cookietractor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cookietractor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [CMP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cmp/) | #9 | 22 |
| [cookie banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-banner/) | #59 | 159 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | #76 | 202 |
| [cookie policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-policy/) | #4 | 8 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 610 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| CMP | #72 | 185 |
| cookie banner | >100 | 1,174 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,309 |
| cookie policy | >100 | 1,688 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,843 |

## 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/) | 1K+ | — | 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 |
| 10 | [CookieFort Consent Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiefort-consent-manager/) | 20+ | — | Sep 28, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 11 | [CookieStart – CMP Banner & Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiestart/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 16, 2026 | 68/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is CookieTractor safe to use in 2026?
CookieTractor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CookieTractor?
CookieTractor is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,120 times since it launched in April 2025. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CookieTractor work with WordPress 7.1?
CookieTractor 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 CookieTractor need?
CookieTractor requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CookieTractor last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on June 5, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes CookieTractor?
CookieTractor is developed and maintained by CookieTractor.

### What are the best alternatives to CookieTractor?
The most popular alternatives to CookieTractor are tarteaucitron.io (10K+ installs), UniConsent Cookie Consent C… (2K+ installs) and USERCENTRICS CMP (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookietractor/ · Generated 2026-10-16 17:23 UTC by PageForge