# Custom Cookie Message

> Custom Cookie Message has 20+ active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Cookie Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Installing and activating the plugin will automatically make it appear with the default content and styling.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 10,855
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.4.10
- **Last updated:** Sep 1, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** johansylvan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johansylvan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-cookie-message/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/consent/) | #48 | 169 |
| [cookie](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie/) | #84 | 178 |
| [cookie bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-bar/) | #8 | 16 |
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [message](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/message/) | #33 | 93 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| consent | >100 | 3,601 |
| cookie | >100 | 3,400 |
| cookie bar | >100 | 911 |
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| message | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CookieAdmin – Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookieadmin/) | 400K+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 12, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 15, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 3 | [TermsFeed AutoTerms: Privacy Policy Generator, Cookie Consent, GDPR, CCPA, Terms & Conditions, Disclaimers, Cookies Policy, EULA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (246) | Sep 27, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 4 | [Asesor de Cookies RGPD para normativa europea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asesor-cookies-para-la-ley-en-espana/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (59) | Aug 14, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Pressidium Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressidium-cookie-consent/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Dec 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 6 | [Cookie Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-bar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (23) | Jul 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 7 | [Cookie-Script.com](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-script-com/) | 10K+ | 3.1/5 (14) | Jan 19, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 8 | [Axeptio – Cookie Banner – GDPR Consent & Compliance with a friendly touch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/axeptio-sdk-integration/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 1, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-cookies/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (4) | May 20, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Designil PDPA Thailand](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdpa-thailand/) | 3K+ | — | May 23, 2026 | 56/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Cookie Message safe to use in 2026?
Custom Cookie Message shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Cookie Message?
Custom Cookie Message is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,855 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Cookie Message work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Cookie Message is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Cookie Message need?
Custom Cookie Message requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Cookie Message last updated?
The latest version, 2.4.10, was released on September 1, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Cookie Message?
Custom Cookie Message is developed and maintained by johansylvan.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Cookie Message?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Cookie Message are CookieAdmin (400K+ installs), WP Consent API (200K+ installs) and TermsFeed AutoTerms: Privac… (70K+ installs).


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