# EU Cookie Policy

> EU Cookie Policy has 30+ active installs and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** EU Cookie Policy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**EU Cookie Policy is one of the simplest and most popular cookie notification plugins out there. EU Cookie Policy plugin helps your website to comply with GDPR cookie regulations by asking every visitors to accept or…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 1,933
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (-17.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.3+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Maghodiya Paresh (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/maghodiyaparesh/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/eu-cookie-policy/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cookie notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-notice/) | #31 | 54 |
| [cookie policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-policy/) | #3 | 8 |
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #61 | 186 |
| [eu cookie law](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/eu-cookie-law/) | #10 | 18 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 610 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cookie notice | >100 | 1,594 |
| cookie policy | >100 | 1,688 |
| cookies | >100 | 3,591 |
| eu cookie law | >100 | 177 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,843 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-law-info/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (3,234) | Oct 14, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/complianz-gdpr/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,663) | Oct 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [WPConsent – Cookie Banner & Cookie Consent for Privacy Compliance (GDPR / CCPA / EU Compliance Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpconsent-cookies-banner-privacy-suite/) | 200K+ | 4.8/5 (84) | Oct 8, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Orbit Fox: Duplicate Page, Menu Icons, SVG Support, Cookie Notice, Custom Fonts & More](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/themeisle-companion/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (317) | Sep 29, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 5 | [Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookiebot/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (440) | Oct 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [DSGVO All in one for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dsgvo-all-in-one-for-wp/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (165) | Apr 11, 2026 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Italy Cookie Choices (for EU Cookie Law & Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/italy-cookie-choices/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Jul 24, 2023 | 44/100 |
| 8 | [Legal Pages – Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, GDPR, CCPA, and Cookie Notice Generator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/legal-pages/) | 8K+ | 4.3/5 (29) | Oct 4, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Simple GDPR Cookie Compliance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-gdpr-cookie-compliance/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (14) | Jul 16, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 10 | [Lightweight Cookie Notice – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-cookie-notice-free/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 26, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is EU Cookie Policy safe to use in 2026?
EU Cookie Policy shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use EU Cookie Policy?
EU Cookie Policy is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,933 times since it launched in August 2018. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does EU Cookie Policy work with WordPress 7.1?
EU Cookie Policy is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does EU Cookie Policy need?
EU Cookie Policy requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was EU Cookie Policy last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 20, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes EU Cookie Policy?
EU Cookie Policy is developed and maintained by Maghodiya Paresh.

### What are the best alternatives to EU Cookie Policy?
The most popular alternatives to EU Cookie Policy are CookieYes (1M+ installs), Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie… (1M+ installs) and WPConsent (200K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eu-cookie-policy/ · Generated 2026-10-16 16:30 UTC by PageForge