Consent Mode Banner
Lightweight (~3kB) Consent/Cookies Banner compatible with Google Consent Mode (GTM & Google Tags). No account or subscription is needed.
Use with caution
Consent Mode Banner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3.3/5 from only 4 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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 Consent Mode Banner stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| consent management | #45 |
| consent mode | #20 |
| cookies banner | #27 |
| google ads | >100 |
| google tag manager | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.3 from 4 reviews
About Consent Mode Banner
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Consent Mode Banner is a lightweight (~3 kB), user-friendly WordPress plugin designed to integrate Google Consent Mode seamlessly into your website. It offers a simple and efficient way for website owners to comply with cookie and privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, by enabling visitors to select their cookie preferences easily.
Features
- Simple Setup: Integrate with Google Tag and Google Tag Manager with minimal configuration.
- Customizable Consent Banner: Tailor the appearance and message of your consent banner.
- User Preference Control: Allows users to specify their consent for different types of cookies (e.g., necessary, analytics, marketing).
- Compliance with Privacy Laws: Helps in making your website compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
- Lightweight and Fast: Designed to be non-intrusive and does not affect your website’s load time.
Banner UI
This plugin relies on open-source, lightweight Consent Banner UI available on GitHub:
Installation
- Upload or install
Consent Mode Bannerplugin from WordPress plugins directory. - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress. - That’s it! Consent State will be pushed to DataLayer adhering to Consent Mode API
- Use plugin settings to customise the content and consent settings.
- Optionally use plugin settings to install GTM snippets
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to configure anything in GTM to enable consent mode?
Once your Consent Banner is deployed the Consent Mode will be provided and will work with Google Tags (GA4 and Google Ads) out-of-the-box. For other integrations you need to review your GTM tags to ensure they have correct consent checks settings. You can use Consent Overview screen to quickly review and update tags. Read more here
Is it compatible with direct GA4 or Google Ads integration?
Yes, both direct usage of Google Tags and Google Tag Manager are supported. The plugin sends standard Consent Mode v2 parameters that will be respected by those tags.
Is it compatible with Facebook Pixel?
It can be compatible if Facebook Pixel is implemented via Google Tag Manager and correct consent settings are applied in GTM workspace. Read more here
How to inject GTM tracking snippet?
By default this plugin push consent information to the GTM DataLayer object that can be installed by other plugins or directly in the theme code. It can also embed GTM snippets, go to settings to configure it.
Changelog
1.0.3
- tested against the latest version of WordPress
1.0.2
- Fixes GTM snippets loading
- Changes namespace due to naming collision
- Upgrades Consent Banner JS library to 1.2.3
1.0.1
- Fix javascript loading ordering
1.0.0
- Initial version
Screenshots
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FAQ
Consent Mode Banner: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Consent Mode Banner free?
Yes. Consent Mode Banner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Consent Mode Banner safe to use in 2026?
Consent Mode Banner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 3.3/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Consent Mode Banner?
Consent Mode Banner is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,460 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.
Does Consent Mode Banner work with WordPress 7.1?
Consent Mode Banner is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Consent Mode Banner need?
Consent Mode Banner requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Consent Mode Banner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 2, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes Consent Mode Banner?
Consent Mode Banner is developed and maintained by Tag Concierge.
What are the best alternatives to Consent Mode Banner?
The most popular alternatives to Consent Mode Banner are WPLP Cookie Consent (9K+ installs), Consently (100+ installs) and Concord (100+ installs).
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