CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice)
by CookieYes · Privacy & Consent
Also makes 1 other plugin · 1M+ installs across the portfolio →
Cookie consent banner for GDPR, CCPA and privacy compliance. Auto cookie blocking, cookie scanner, Consent Mode v2 and consent management.
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Health
A 92/100
no flags
Active installs
1M+
≈1.9M estimated
Momentum
-15%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 50/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
92 health vs 69 average across 910 Privacy & Consent plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.9%
of downloads still active
At least 1M of 53.2M lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Privacy & Consent plugin keeps 2.2%, across 501 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 16 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
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-17Reviewers say setup is quick and the plugin does what it promises, with a few crediting its light performance footprint.
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: Support resolution
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 3,236 reviews, smoothed to 4.79★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
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.
34
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| setup | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| cookie scanner | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| notice | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| ccpa your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| cookie banner your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| cookie consent your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| cookie | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| cookie notice your tag | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| responsive cookie consent | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| consent | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| cookie law | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| cpra | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| uk cookie law | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| eu cookie directive | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| gdpr your tag | #4 | #3 | down 1 |
| banner | #4 | #3 | down 2 |
| consent mode v2 | #4 | #2 | down 2 |
| consent management | #4 | #2 | up 1 |
| cookie consent banner | #4 | #2 | down 1 |
| cookie bar | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
549 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 457 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “banner”, “consent management” and “consent mode v2” (#4, #4 and #4 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2M · 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
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
16
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v3.5.8 · 27 Oct 2026
126
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 49% run the current release. 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 “1M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5.6 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 17 Oct 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ carloscasadocoach4mo ago
it does what it says, great!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kirasunn4mo ago
¡Un plugin imprescindible! He migrado desde Complianz y la diferencia en rendimiento es notable. Al ser una herramienta basada en la nube (SaaS), toda la carga de escaneo y registro de consentimientos ocurre fuera del servidor, evitando consultas pesadas a la base de datos de WordPress y manteniendo la web optimizada. El plan gratuito es súper generoso y cubre perfectamente la LGPD/RGPD. Además, me ha sorprendido lo fácil que es implementar funciones avanzadas como el bloqueo automático de scripts de terceros y la compatibilidad nativa con Google Consent Mode v2. La interfaz externa es muy limpia y su configuración paso a paso ahorra horas de trabajo. ¡Felicidades al equipo de desarrollo por un producto tan equilibrado!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ daverbuchanan4mo ago
I really like how it reveals all of the currently active cookies.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ benigd4mo ago
Simple, reliable, and easy to configure. The plugin works very well and does exactly what I needed for cookie consent on my WordPress site. Highly recommended.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bswislow4mo ago
I put CookieYes in place a few years ago and have had no issues. My site is non-commercial so my requirements are minimal.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Steve5mo ago
This is, by far, one of the easiest opt-out plugins that there is. Actually, it’s not an opt-in plugin. It’s an opt-out plugin, and that’s the problem. It puts up a banner telling people that you use cookies, and the only link it gives them at the bottom is to opt out. To me, that sounds like 100% of my visitors are going to opt out. There’s no “accept” or “deny”, just one opt-out button, so I won’t be using this one.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hotelmaria5mo ago
Super great and easy to use
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tildee5mo ago
Really easy to setup, very useful!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.5.3 [Fix] – Restricted promotional banner visibility to admin users. 3.5.3
- — Version 3.5.2 [Fix] – Mixed content warning on standalone banner after migrating site to HTTPS. 3.5.2
- — Version 3.5.1 [Add] – Agency Program banner for standalone WordPress plugin users with GDPR Anniversary offer. [Fix] – Alignment issue with the ‘Connect to CookieYes web app’ button on the plugins page. 3.5.1
- — Version 3.5.0 [Enhancement] – Rebuilt the admin interface with React for a faster, more reliable experience. [Fix] – Minor bugs and UI improvements. [Fix] – Security improvements. [Add] – “Become a Partner” menu in the header to join 3.5.0
- — Version 3.4.2 [Compatibility] Updated WordPress compatibility to 7.0 3.4.2
- — Version 3.4.1 [Add] – Opt-Out Confirmation in US State Laws banner [Fix] – Minor bugs and security fixes. [Compatibility] – Tested OK with WordPress version 7 Earlier versions For the changelog of earlier versions, please refer to the 3.4.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (3.5.8). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 GDPR Cookie Consent & Compliance Notice <= 1.8.2 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting and Authorization Bypass ↗2020-02-11 CVE-2020-20633 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.8.2 Patched in 1.8.3
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 57 languages, 10 at 90% or more
Plus 33 more locales with partial translations.
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.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names CookieYes when asked about these topics, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
- Assistants
- ChatGPT, Claude
- Topics tracked
- AI agents, Multilingual
Readme readiness
6 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ✓ Has a FAQ 24 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 24 of 24 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for publishers"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi and 10 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 11 headings and 9 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,502 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2021-03-11 900K+ → 1M+ up after 125 days in tier
- 2020-11-06 800K+ → 900K+ up after 174 days in tier
- 2020-05-16 700K+ → 800K+ up after 39 days in tier
- 2020-04-07 600K+ → 700K+ up after 204 days in tier
- 2019-09-16 500K+ → 600K+ up after 136 days in tier
- 2019-05-03 400K+ → 500K+ up after 183 days in tier
- 2018-11-01 300K+ → 400K+ up after 153 days in tier
- 2018-06-01 200K+ → 300K+ up after 933 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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Complianz GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 5 shared tags B -
WPConsent – Cookie Banner & Cookie Consent for Privacy Compliance (GDPR / CCPA / EU Compliance Cookie Notice) 200K+ installs · 4.7★ · 5 shared tags A -
Cookiebot – Cookie Banner & Cookie Consent for GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode 100K+ installs · 4.4★ · 5 shared tags A -
WPLP Cookie Consent – Cookie Banner & Consent Management for GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode 9K+ installs · 4.5★ · 5 shared tags A -
Lightweight Cookie Notice – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent 5K+ installs · 4.2★ · 5 shared tags B -
GDPR Cookie Compliance – Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent, Cookie Notice for CCPA, EU Cookie Law 300K+ installs · 4.5★ · 4 shared tags A
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