Sogo Consent
Lightweight cookie consent banner with full admin control. Supports Hebrew and English. No external services. No tracking.
Use with caution
Sogo Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Sogo Consent stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| consent banner | >100 |
| cookie consent | >100 |
| cookie notice | >100 |
| GDPR | >100 |
| privacy | >100 |
About Sogo Consent
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Sogo Consent adds a customisable cookie consent banner to your WordPress site. All settings are managed from the WordPress admin. No external services are used. No visitor data is sent anywhere.
Consent modes
- Full consent mode — shows Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, and Preferences buttons. The Preferences button opens a modal where visitors can toggle Analytics and Marketing cookie categories individually.
- Simple notice mode — shows a single acknowledgement button. Clicking it records that the visitor saw the notice. It does not enable analytics or marketing cookies.
Layout options
Four layout options are available: bottom full-width strip, bottom centre card, bottom right card, bottom left card. On mobile and tablet (992px and below) all layouts automatically become a centred floating card.
Behaviour options
- Show or hide the banner without deactivating the plugin
- Auto-hide the banner after a configurable number of seconds (1–60)
- Set how long to remember the visitor’s choice (1–730 days)
- Bump the policy version to ask visitors to choose again after a policy change
Appearance options
Customise background colour, text colour, title colour, primary and secondary button colours, corner radius, and box shadow — all from the Appearance tab in admin.
Consent storage
Consent is stored as a first-party browser cookie named sogo_consent. It uses SameSite=Lax and Secure (HTTPS only). The cookie contains the consent status, timestamp, policy version, banner mode, and category choices. No consent data is stored in the WordPress database.
Developer integration
A public JavaScript API is available on every page after the plugin loads:
window.SogoConsent.getConsent()— returns the current consent object or nullwindow.SogoConsent.hasConsented()— returns true if valid consent existswindow.SogoConsent.resetConsent()— clears the cookie and re-shows the banner
A DOM event fires whenever consent changes:
document.addEventListener('sogoconsent:change', function(e) { console.log(e.detail); });
Use this event to activate or deactivate analytics or marketing scripts based on the visitor’s choice.
Cache compatibility
The banner HTML is always present in the page source (hidden via the hidden attribute). JavaScript reads the consent cookie on DOMContentLoaded and decides whether to show the banner. This approach works with full-page caching plugins.
RTL and Hebrew support
The plugin auto-detects the WordPress admin language via is_rtl(). On Hebrew installs, all admin labels and default banner text are in Hebrew. The frontend CSS includes scoped RTL layout rules for the modal, toggle, and card positioning.
What this plugin does NOT do
- It does not automatically block third-party scripts. It provides a JavaScript API and DOM event so your code or a tag manager can act on consent.
- It does not guarantee legal compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or any other privacy regulation. Consult a qualified legal or privacy professional for your specific situation.
- It does not scan or detect which cookies your site sets.
- It does not store per-visitor consent records in the WordPress database.
Installation
- Upload the
sogo-consentfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress admin.
- Go to Settings → Cookie Consent to configure the banner.
- Visit the Content tab to set banner text and button labels.
- Visit the Behaviour tab to choose banner mode, layout, and dismiss settings.
- Visit the Appearance tab to customise colours and shape.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin block analytics or marketing scripts automatically?
No. The plugin shows a consent banner and records the visitor’s choice in a browser cookie. It provides a public JavaScript API (window.SogoConsent) and a DOM event (sogoconsent:change) so your own code, Google Tag Manager, or another tool can activate or deactivate scripts based on the visitor’s consent. Script blocking is not handled by this plugin.
Where is visitor consent stored?
Consent is stored entirely in the visitor’s browser as a first-party cookie named sogo_consent. No consent data is stored in the WordPress database.
Does the plugin work with caching plugins?
Yes. The banner HTML is always rendered in the page source and hidden with the hidden attribute. JavaScript reads the consent cookie client-side on page load. This approach is compatible with full-page caching plugins.
What happens when I update my privacy policy?
Update the Policy Update Version value in the Behaviour tab (for example, change 1.0 to 1.1). Any visitor whose saved consent was recorded under the old version will see the banner again the next time they visit.
Does the plugin support Hebrew?
Yes. Hebrew translations are bundled with the plugin. On Hebrew installs, admin labels and default banner text are displayed in Hebrew automatically. No additional translation files need to be installed.
How do I add a “reset consent” link to a page?
Add the shortcode [sogo_consent_reset] to any page, post, or widget. Clicking it clears the visitor’s consent cookie and shows the banner again.
Does this plugin guarantee GDPR or legal compliance?
No. The plugin provides a consent interface as a starting point. Whether your implementation meets legal requirements depends on your region, audience, and the specific cookies your site sets. Consult a qualified legal or privacy professional.
What is the auto-hide feature?
When auto-hide is enabled, the banner closes automatically after the number of seconds you set. The consent record is saved with status: auto_dismissed. This is not treated as consent to analytics or marketing cookies — those remain false in the consent record.
Changelog
Internal identifiers were updated to use the final Sogo Consent prefix required by WordPress.org review. No visible changes; no action required.
1.1.2
- Internal identifiers were updated to use the final Sogo Consent prefix required by WordPress.org review. No effect on the public JS API (
window.SogoConsent) or thesogoconsent:changeevent.
1.1.1
- Fixed mobile and tablet banner layout: all layout variants now display as a centred floating card at 992px and below.
- Fixed RTL desktop layout: bottom-right and bottom-left card options now correctly appear on their labelled physical side on RTL sites.
1.1.0
- Initial public release.
- Full consent mode with Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, and Preferences modal.
- Simple notice mode with single acknowledgement button.
- Four layout options: bottom full-width, bottom centre, bottom right, bottom left.
- Appearance, Behaviour, and Content settings tabs.
- Public JavaScript API and DOM event for third-party integrations.
- RTL and Hebrew support built in.
- Cache-compatible output.
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Sogo Consent: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Sogo Consent free?
Yes. Sogo Consent is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Sogo Consent safe to use in 2026?
Sogo Consent works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Sogo Consent?
Sogo Consent is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 184 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 51 times in the last 30 days.
Does Sogo Consent work with WordPress 7.1?
Sogo 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 Sogo Consent need?
Sogo Consent requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Sogo Consent last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on June 21, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Sogo Consent?
Sogo Consent is developed and maintained by sogodigital.
What are the best alternatives to Sogo Consent?
The most popular alternatives to Sogo Consent are Melon Consent (20+ installs), AbyM Consent Banner for Dig… (<10 installs) and CookiesRegTech (<10 installs).
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