CookieTractor
CookieTractor – The User-Friendly Cookie Banner
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 CookieTractor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CMP | #73 |
| cookie banner | >100 |
| cookie consent | >100 |
| cookie policy | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About CookieTractor
From the official readme · v1.1.5Description
CookieTractor is the user-friendly cookie consent solution for WordPress websites.
The platform helps website owners manage cookies and consent in support of GDPR, ePrivacy requirements, and Google Consent Mode. By connecting your WordPress website to CookieTractor, you can manage consent, cookie information, and visitor choices through a dedicated consent management platform.
CookieTractor is a Google Certified CMP Partner and is developed and operated within the European Union.
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Consent Management for WordPress
A cookie banner is only one part of consent management.
Website owners also need to provide information about cookies, respect visitor choices, keep cookie information up to date, and make it easy for visitors to review or change their consent settings.
CookieTractor brings these parts together in a single solution designed for WordPress.
The solution includes a customizable cookie banner, consent management tools, cookie documentation, script control, and support for ongoing maintenance as websites evolve over time.
Google Consent Mode v2
CookieTractor is a Google Certified CMP Partner and supports Google Consent Mode v2.
Whether you use Google Tag Manager, Google Tag Gateway, or direct Google tag implementations, CookieTractor helps manage consent signals for Google’s services.
Cookie Scanning and Cookie Documentation
Websites change over time. New plugins, embedded content, analytics tools, and marketing platforms can introduce new cookies and tracking technologies.
CookieTractor regularly scans your website and helps keep your cookie list up to date. Visitors can review detailed cookie information directly in the consent dialog, while website owners can supplement the cookie list with their own descriptions when needed.
WP Consent API Integration
CookieTractor integrates with the WP Consent API.
When visitors update their consent choices, compatible WordPress plugins can use that information through a standardized consent framework. This helps create a more consistent consent experience across your website and reduces the need for custom integrations.
Built with Accessibility in Mind
The cookie banner is often one of the first interfaces a visitor encounters on a website.
CookieTractor is designed to support keyboard navigation, screen readers, and modern accessibility requirements. Clear information, understandable choices, and equal access are important parts of a good consent experience.
The goal is to help visitors make informed choices and make it easy to review or change those choices over time.
Multilingual Websites
CookieTractor supports multilingual websites and includes translations for dozens of languages.
Visitors can interact with the consent dialog in their preferred language, helping create a consistent experience across international websites.
Links
Documentation, setup guides, and technical references are available at: https://www.cookietractor.com/documentation
Learn more about CookieTractor: https://www.cookietractor.com
Shortcodes
[cookietractor_popup text="Open cookie settings"]
Opens the cookie popup for visitors to change there consent.
[cookietractor_declaration]
Renders our cookie declaration table on your page
External services
This plugin might connect to the CookieTractor API to fetch consent, cookie and status information. It also include frontend-scripts from the following domains to render the cookie consent screen and optionally the cookie declaration:
- cdn.cookietractor.com
- cdn-eu.cookietractor.com
This service is provided by CookieTractor: terms of use
Changelog
Here you can see the changes made in each release of the plugin.
1.1.5
Fixed issue with the “Use Website Language”-feature, ensure plugin works on WP 7.0.0
1.1.4
Tested on WordPress 6.9, updated “Tested up to” in readme.
1.1.3
Updates to readme
1.1.2
Updates to the readme, include more files in release
1.1.1
Updates to the readme
1.1.0
Added support for WP Consent API. Just install WP Consent API into your website to activate the integration.
1.0.3
Fixed an issue where the script was only loading on the front page instead of across all pages.
1.0.2
Readme updates
1.0.1
Readme updates
1.0.0
Release date: April 23 2025
Initial release that supports adding the header scripts to your WordPress site based on settings. Also included shortcodes for opening the popup and rendering cookie declaration.
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FAQ
CookieTractor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
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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