Civic Cookie Control
by Tasos Fel · Privacy & Consent
Also makes 1 other plugin · 2K+ installs across the portfolio →
This plugin enables you to comply with the UK and EU law on cookies.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
A 85/100
Few reviews
Active installs
2K+
≈2.5K estimated
Momentum
+147%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “cookies”, “gdpr” and “cookie” for “cookie control”, “uk cookie law” and “eu law”. “cookies” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cookie control” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gdpr” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “uk cookie law” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “eu law” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
85 health vs 69 average across 911 Privacy & Consent plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.1%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 95.3K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Privacy & Consent plugin keeps 2.2%, across 502 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Privacy & Consent plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 26 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
3.9★ over 7 reviews, smoothed to 4.08★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
41
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
30%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| civic | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| cookie legislation your tag | #4 | #11 | up 1 |
| cookie control | #6 | #17 | — |
| eu law | #11 | #23 | 0 |
| control | #15 | #20 | up 6 |
| legislation | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| eu cookie law your tag | #15 | #21 | 0 |
| uk cookie law | #10 | #14 | up 1 |
| iab tcf | #12 | #15 | up 1 |
| cookie your tag | #23 | #22 | down 1 |
| law | #24 | #23 | 0 |
| cookie bar | #19 | #22 | up 3 |
| cookie law | #20 | #22 | down 2 |
| uk gdpr | #15 | #19 | 0 |
| eu cookie | #15 | #22 | down 1 |
| cookie law script | #19 | #23 | down 1 |
| cookie plugin | #24 | #21 | — |
| ccpa cookie law | #24 | #24 | 0 |
| cookies your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gdpr your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
51 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 18 listed. 33 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “cookies”, “gdpr” and “cookie” for “cookie control”, “uk cookie law” and “eu law”. “cookies” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cookie control” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gdpr” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “uk cookie law” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #23. “eu law” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “eu cookie law”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.2K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
26d ago
latest release · v1.56 · 6 Oct 2026
46
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 23 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 27 Nov 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Chise Hachiroku3.6y ago
First of all, it is really simple to configure, and is able to really block cookies based on user’s choices. Its free version is already packed with all the essential features that a personal or commercial website would ever need. Secondly, it is a solution trusted by many organisations, including the Information Commissioner’s Office and NHS Inform of Scotland, quite a piece of mind that it complies with GDPR.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bsthp5.8y ago
We have been installing this Cookie Script on all our client websites for some time now. Previously, installing it manually, now via the easy to use Plugin. They have always offered prompt support for any questions I have had. Importantly, this Plugin actually works! It does what it is meant to do. There are other solutions out there, which on the surface, may look appealing. However, try testing them to see if they actually work. You will be surprised!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ seanfod6.0y ago
The team at Civic Uk provided us with excellent customer service and advice. The plugin worked out of the box but we did need some help configuring it and had a plugin conflict that they flagged up for us and told us how to resolve the situation. The support we recieved was quick and professional. A well deserved 5 stars from us. Thank you.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dpmcalister6.0y ago
It just wouldn’t work on my site and when I contacted their support, they basically said that it doesn’t support IAB properly.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ salubritas6.5y ago
Buggy cookie control plugin. Rude support who deny that there could possibly be any bugs just because lots of people use it. WTF? Takes a lot of time to set up (which is OK) but that investment is wasted when they deny the possibility of bugs, even when the same bugs occur on their own website!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mickeydblv6.5y ago
I’ve been reviewing and bodging various GDPR ‘solutions’ to get the right mix and this one will work with adRoll, I’m lead to believe. I had cause to contact the developers and the response was so quick! Great support – get it before it gets too popular. Very pleased with this – thanks team! This topic was modified 6 years, 3 months ago by Mickeydblv. Reason: additions
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ACS6.7y ago
This plugin, out of many out there, does actually work to allow or disallow the dropping of GA or GTM cookies as per user consent. In my experience not many do actually work. Support has been very quick from the team in terms of helping me correctly configure the plugin to work for my site too. I have another 3 sites that I will use the Pro licence plugin on. Many thanks!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.55 Added ccCookie. Added secureCookie. 1.55
- — Version 1.54 Security improvements. Tested up to WordPress 6.9. 1.54
- — Version 1.53 Tested up to WordPress 6.8.2. Requires PHP 7.4 or higher. 1.53
- — Version 1.52 Integration with the WP Consent API plugin. 1.52
- — Version 1.51 Added the “Wrap Inner HTML” field. The title on the Cookie Control banner has become an H1 title for accessibility reasons. In some cases this might affect SEO. If you want to change it to another heading level, set “Wra 1.51
- — Version 1.50 General fixes to GOVUK layout. 1.50
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.56). Sites still on an older version should update.
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "This plugin enables you to comply with the UK and EU law on cookies."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 3 of 5 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("API Key Error").
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "use this").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Multisite.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,434 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "cookie legislation", "eu cookie law" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-11-29 3K+ → 2K+ down after 194 days in tier
- 2024-05-19 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-05-18 3K+ → 2K+ down after 2 days in tier
- 2024-05-16 2K+ → 3K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2024-05-14 3K+ → 2K+ down after 10 days in tier
- 2024-05-04 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-05-03 3K+ → 2K+ down after 177 days in tier
- 2023-11-08 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Asesor de Cookies RGPD para normativa europea 20K+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags B -
Pressidium Cookie Consent 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags B -
Flexible Cookies 4K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags B -
Show Me The Cookies 400+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Cookie Notify 400+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags D -
Klaro Consent Manager 200+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags D
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