# GDPR Cookie Banner

> GDPR Cookie Banner has 10+ active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** GDPR Cookie Banner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Activating the plugin will assist the website owners to display a notice to the users that the website uses cookies. Website owners can add a link to the Privacy Policy page where the information about the cookies that…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,648
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+19.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 12, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** paperplanesolutions (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/paperplanesolutions/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gdpr-cookie-banner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cookie banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-banner/) | #70 | 161 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | #89 | 204 |
| [cookie policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-policy/) | #5 | 8 |
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #96 | 186 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 611 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cookie banner | >100 | 1,179 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,311 |
| cookie policy | >100 | 1,695 |
| cookies | >100 | 3,597 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,846 |

## 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 | [GDPR Cookie Compliance – Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent, Cookie Notice for CCPA, EU Cookie Law](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gdpr-cookie-compliance/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (205) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 4 | [iubenda / All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/iubenda-cookie-law-solution/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (397) | Sep 1, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [Real Cookie Banner: GDPR & ePrivacy Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-cookie-banner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (491) | Oct 14, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Termly – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uk-cookie-consent/) | 80K+ | 3.6/5 (204) | Jan 9, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 9 | [SureCookie – GDPR Cookie Consent Banner, Cookie Scanner & Script Blocking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/surecookie/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Oct 7, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beautiful-and-responsive-cookie-consent/) | 40K+ | 4.5/5 (94) | Aug 21, 2026 | 74/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is GDPR Cookie Banner safe to use in 2026?
GDPR Cookie Banner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use GDPR Cookie Banner?
GDPR Cookie Banner is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,648 times since it launched in July 2019. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does GDPR Cookie Banner work with WordPress 7.1?
GDPR Cookie Banner is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does GDPR Cookie Banner need?
GDPR Cookie Banner requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was GDPR Cookie Banner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 12, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes GDPR Cookie Banner?
GDPR Cookie Banner is developed and maintained by paperplanesolutions.

### What are the best alternatives to GDPR Cookie Banner?
The most popular alternatives to GDPR Cookie Banner are CookieYes (1M+ installs), Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie… (1M+ installs) and GDPR Cookie Compliance (300K+ installs).


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