LegalWeb Cloud
WordPress Consent Management Platform (CMP) for GDPR/DSGVO compliance, imprint and privacy policy, powered by the legalweb.io cloud service.
Use with caution
LegalWeb Cloud works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- 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 LegalWeb Cloud stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| CMP | #26 |
| consent | >100 |
| cookie | >100 |
| dsgvo | #41 |
| GDPR | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About LegalWeb Cloud
From the official readme · v1.1.9Description
LegalWeb Cloud is a fully featured Consent Management Platform (CMP) that integrates seamlessly with your WordPress site.
It connects to the legalweb.io cloud service to automatically deliver your cookie popup, legal texts, terms and conditions, imprint, and privacy policy — all created and maintained by legal experts.
ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION
As a LegalWeb Cloud user, you only need to:
- Select the services you use
- Fill out a few required fields
LegalWeb Cloud and the connected cloud service take care of the rest:
- Creation of the cookie popup and cookie notice
- Management of consent (opt-in and opt-out)
- Control of third-party services and embeddings
- Automatic generation of privacy policies and imprint
- Full support for the WP Consent API
- Integration with Google Consent Mode
- Certified Google CMP Partner
- IAB TCF Framework certified
Legal Compliance
Our top priority is full compliance with the GDPR/DSGVO and the latest decisions of courts and data protection authorities.
We do not offer options that are legally questionable or risky.
Created by Lawyers
All legal texts are written and maintained by the law firm Marketingrecht.eu, specialized in IT, internet, and data protection law.
Professionally Translated
All translations are performed by sworn and certified interpreters.
Officially certified by WPML. Also compatible with Polylang and WPGlobus.
Features
- Optimized for Germany and Austria
- Usable in all EU and third countries
- Compatible with Google Consent Mode and the IAB TCF Framework
- Accessible according to WCAG 2.1 AA
- Multiple display types for the popup (popup, sidebar, bottom bar, minimalist centered popup)
- Flexible trigger options (on load, timeout, scroll, custom event, manual)
- Custom colors, CSS, and logo
- Client-side JavaScript API compatible with WP Consent API
Imprint
- Automatic generation
- Integration via page selection or shortcode
Cookie Popup / Notice / Privacy Info
- Consent (opt-in) and opt-out management
- Configurable consent validity and renewal time
- Correct grouping of services
- Display of all required legal information
- No dark patterns or misleading consent methods
Privacy Policy
- Automatic generation based on your configuration
- Integration via page selection or shortcode
Support and FAQ
We are here for you.
- Free webinars (see our schedule)
- Support available at https://legalweb.io/support/
Team
Our team consists of legal experts, developers, and marketing specialists working together for your compliance.
Important note:
This plugin supports you in fulfilling GDPR/DSGVO requirements.
Proper configuration by the website administrator is required to achieve compliance.
Complete legal conformity cannot be guaranteed solely through the use of this plugin.
Installation
- Install via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the ZIP file.
- Activate the plugin.
- Connect your website to your legal web account.
- Configure your settings at the legalweb dashboard and load the settings.
Changelog
1.1.9
- improved wp consent api compatibility
1.1.8
- improved lw_content_block shortcode
1.1.6
- removed noptimize, fixed filter bug
1.1.5
- new feature: include js and css as resource instead of inlining
1.1.4
- new feature: added support for wp-consent-api
1.1.3
- option for backend blocking
- securtiy fix
- filter: legalweb_disable_footer_scripts and legalweb_disable_header_scripts
For developers
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FAQ
LegalWeb Cloud: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is LegalWeb Cloud free?
Yes. LegalWeb Cloud is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LegalWeb Cloud safe to use in 2026?
LegalWeb Cloud works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 54/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LegalWeb Cloud?
LegalWeb Cloud is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,692 times since it launched in July 2020. It was downloaded 157 times in the last 30 days.
Does LegalWeb Cloud work with WordPress 7.1?
LegalWeb Cloud is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does LegalWeb Cloud need?
LegalWeb Cloud requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was LegalWeb Cloud last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.9, was released on June 11, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes LegalWeb Cloud?
LegalWeb Cloud is developed and maintained by legalweb.io.
What are the best alternatives to LegalWeb Cloud?
The most popular alternatives to LegalWeb Cloud are tarteaucitron.io (10K+ installs), UniConsent Cookie Consent C… (2K+ installs) and USERCENTRICS CMP (1K+ installs).
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