# Plain Cookie Consent

> Plain Cookie Consent has <10 active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Plain Cookie Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Plain Cookie Consent is a no-frills GDPR + ePrivacy consent banner for WordPress. It ships a single banner, Google Consent Mode v2 defaults, a server-side audit log with pseudonymised subject hashing, a DSAR lookup…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 457
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (-5.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.7.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Ontario (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ontario777/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plain-cookie-consent/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [consent mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/consent-mode/) | #30 | 44 |
| [cookie consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookie-consent/) | >100 | 191 |
| [ePrivacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/eprivacy/) | #10 | 11 |
| [GDPR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gdpr/) | >100 | 581 |
| [privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/privacy/) | >100 | 483 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| consent mode | >100 | 1,403 |
| cookie consent | >100 | 1,165 |
| ePrivacy | #63 | 136 |
| GDPR | >100 | 3,704 |
| privacy | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [tarteaucitron.io – Cookie Banner & GDPR Consent Management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tarteaucitronjs/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (13) | Sep 12, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [WP Global Site Tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-global-site-tag/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 5, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [Tracking and Consent Manager – WP Full Picture](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/full-picture-analytics-cookie-notice/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (21) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Tag Pilot FREE – Google Tag Manager Integration for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gtm-ecommerce-woo/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jul 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Google Analytics Tag Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-analitycs-tag-manager/) | 1K+ | — | Jul 4, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 6 | [Consent Mode Banner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gtm-consent-mode-banner/) | 400+ | 3.3/5 (4) | Dec 2, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 7 | [Lightweight Google Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-google-analytics/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 9, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Consent Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-consent-mode/) | 300+ | — | Jul 31, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 9 | [Lynbro Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lynbro-cookie-consent/) | 70+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 1, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Darwin Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/darwin-cookie-consent/) | 50+ | — | Jun 24, 2026 | 53/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Plain Cookie Consent safe to use in 2026?
Plain Cookie Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plain Cookie Consent?
Plain Cookie Consent is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 457 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plain Cookie Consent work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Plain Cookie Consent up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Plain Cookie Consent need?
Plain Cookie Consent requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Plain Cookie Consent last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.6, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Plain Cookie Consent?
Plain Cookie Consent is developed and maintained by Ontario.

### What are the best alternatives to Plain Cookie Consent?
The most popular alternatives to Plain Cookie Consent are tarteaucitron.io (10K+ installs), WP Global Site Tag (7K+ installs) and Tracking and Consent Manager (3K+ installs).


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