Finsbury Media Cookie Consent
Lightweight cookie banner with Google, Meta, Bing, and Clarity consent support and optional customization.
Use with caution
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Rankings
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cookie consent | >100 |
| Google Consent Mode V2 | #72 |
| Meta Pixel | >100 |
| microsoft clarity | #34 |
| microsoft uet | #18 |
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About Finsbury Media Cookie Consent
From the official readme · v1.3.4Description
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent is a lightweight, configurable WordPress plugin for integrating Google Consent Mode v2, Microsoft UET, and Microsoft Clarity Consent API v2. It includes:
- Google Consent Mode v2 – required for Google Ads audience tracking
- Meta Pixel Consent Mode – revokes or grants Meta Pixel consent in line with user cookie preferences
- Microsoft UET Consent Mode – for Bing Ads tracking aligned with user preferences
- Microsoft Clarity Consent API v2 – ensures session replay and analytics tracking respect user consent
The plugin automatically displays a customizable cookie consent dialog and emits consent signals using Google Tag Manager.
No configuration or account is required to use the default version.
Users may optionally enter a license key to enable additional styling, localization, and anonymous consent logging features.
External Services
When a license key is entered, the plugin may retrieve a JSON configuration file from:
- https://tracking.finsburymedia.co.uk
This configuration controls the appearance and behavior of the cookie consent dialog and may include:
– Dialog layout, positioning, and appearance
– Localization strings
– Theming options (colors, fonts, buttons)
– A customer ID (used in premium version only)
In the premium version, and only if explicitly enabled, the plugin may also log anonymous consent events to the following endpoint:
- https://cmp.finsburymedia.com/api/v1/consent-log
This is used to support licensed users with consent reporting and audit history. Logged data includes:
– Customer ID (linked to license)
– Consent ID (anonymized)
– Selected categories (e.g. marketing, analytics)
– Consent sections displayed
No personal data, website URL, or IP address is collected or transmitted. Logging is disabled by default.
The plugin does not install or load Microsoft Clarity. If you add the Clarity tracking script separately, the plugin ensures its behavior respects user consent.
The plugin does not install or load Meta Pixel. If you add the Meta Pixel script separately (directly or via GTM), the plugin automatically calls the appropriate consent signal so that Pixel behavior respects user preferences.
Privacy Policy: https://finsburymedia.com/privacy-policy/
Terms of Service: https://finsburymedia.com/tracking-services-terms/
Installation
- Upload the plugin to the
/wp-content/plugins/finsbury-media-cookie-consentdirectory or install via the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to Settings > Cookie Consent.
- (Optional) Enter your License Key to enable premium customization and logging features.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license to use the plugin?
No. The plugin is fully functional without a license. A license is only required to enable premium styling and anonymous consent reporting features.
Does this plugin load code from external servers?
No executable JavaScript is loaded from any external source. If a license key is entered, the plugin may fetch: A configuration file (JSON) with layout, text, and styling preferences A customer token for premium features such as anonymous consent logging
Does the plugin collect or transmit user data?
No. The plugin does not transmit personal data under any conditions. In the premium version, licensed users may enable anonymous consent logging to support compliance reporting. If enabled, the following data is sent securely to Finsbury Media: Customer ID (license-based) Consent ID (anonymized) Selected categories (e.g. marketing, analytics) Consent sections presented No website URL, IP address, or personal identifiers are included. This feature is disabled by default and is not available in the Lite version.
Does this plugin support Microsoft Clarity?
Yes. Version 1.1.0 adds support for Microsoft Clarity Consent API v2. The plugin automatically passes consent state so that Clarity aligns with user preferences. The Clarity tracking script itself is not provided by this plugin and must be installed separately.
Does this plugin support Meta Pixel?
Yes. Version 1.3.3 adds support for Meta Pixel GDPR Consent Mode. If you use Meta Pixel directly on your site, update your setup code to the following format: `html !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){ f.__metaPixelConsentMode=!0; n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′;n.queue=[]; t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s); }(window,document,’script’,’https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’)…
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release with Google Consent Mode v2 and Microsoft UET support
- Optional license integration for theme customization and anonymous consent reporting
1.0.1
- Added support for footer element in the consent dialog
1.0.2
- Load consent state from cookie
1.1.0
- Added support for Microsoft Clarity Consent API v2 (consent signals are now sent to Clarity if its tracking script is present)
1.2.0
- Performance & Timing Improvements: Consent mode defaults now load immediately in the page header to ensure proper initialization before any tracking scripts
1.2.1
- Enhanced Script Loading: Cookie consent UI scripts now use deferred loading in the footer for optimal SEO performance and improved Core Web Vitals scores
- CSS Optimization: Added preload hints for CSS files to improve page load performance
- Minimum Requirements: Now requires WordPress 6.3+ to support modern script loading strategies
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FAQ
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Finsbury Media Cookie Consent free?
Yes. Finsbury Media Cookie Consent is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Finsbury Media Cookie Consent safe to use in 2026?
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 52/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Finsbury Media Cookie Consent?
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 968 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 116 times in the last 30 days.
Does Finsbury Media Cookie Consent work with WordPress 7.1?
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Finsbury Media Cookie Consent need?
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Finsbury Media Cookie Consent last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.4, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Finsbury Media Cookie Consent?
Finsbury Media Cookie Consent is developed and maintained by Finsbury Media.
What are the best alternatives to Finsbury Media Cookie Consent?
The most popular alternatives to Finsbury Media Cookie Consent are CookieYes (1M+ installs), Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie… (1M+ installs) and GDPR Cookie Compliance (300K+ installs).
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