Cookiebot – Cookie Banner & Cookie Consent for GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode
by cookiebot · Privacy & Consent
Also makes 1 other plugin · 101K+ installs across the portfolio →
Automatic cookie banner and cookie notice for GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode v2. Blocks cookies until consent. Free: 1 domain, up to 50 subpages.
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 88/100
no flags
Active installs
100K+
≈190K estimated
Momentum
+99%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “gdpr”, “cookie notice” and “cookie consent” for “google consent mode v2”, “consent mode v2” and “cpra”. “gdpr” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “google consent mode v2” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie notice” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “consent mode v2” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie consent” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “cpra” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 69 average across 910 Privacy & Consent plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.4%
of downloads still active
At least 100K of 7.3M lifetime downloads are still running, below 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 13 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
Well tuned across the board
Updated 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 440 reviews, smoothed to 4.37★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.4
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookiebot | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| subpages | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| consent mode | #3 | #2 | up 1 |
| google consent mode v2 | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| google consent mode | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| lgpd | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| pdpa | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| consent mode v2 | #5 | #4 | 0 |
| ccpa your tag | #7 | #7 | 0 |
| cookie banner your tag | #8 | #7 | down 1 |
| cpra | #5 | #4 | up 4 |
| eprivacy | #6 | #5 | 0 |
| banner | #10 | #8 | up 1 |
| cmp | #6 | #3 | down 1 |
| automatic | #10 | #10 | up 2 |
| consent | #13 | #8 | up 1 |
| cookie | #13 | #9 | up 3 |
| cookie consent your tag | #15 | #10 | up 8 |
| iab tcf | #9 | #7 | down 2 |
| eu cookie directive | #10 | #8 | 0 |
307 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 247 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “gdpr”, “cookie notice” and “cookie consent” for “google consent mode v2”, “consent mode v2” and “cpra”. “gdpr” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #22. “google consent mode v2” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie notice” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #17. “consent mode v2” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “cookie consent” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “cpra” sits at #5 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 “cookie consent”. #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 325.1K · 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.
13
releases in the last 12 months
23d ago
latest release · v4.7.5 · 8 Oct 2026
94
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 60% 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 “100K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.6 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 ↗- ★★★★★ pimdekoster5mo ago
I will always advice my customers to use cookiebot, as far as I know its the best tool available.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ priciia5mo ago
It is an essential app! highly recommend it if you want to fix it for GDPR
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ steef90905mo ago
Snel geïnstalleerd, scant automatisch en regelt je AVG-compliance perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Daniel7mo ago
Average plugin like many others. You can only customize if you pay. This topic was modified 2 months, 4 weeks ago by Daniel.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Jakub Pankowski7mo ago
Best Cookie Complianz plugin for WP! For me Cookie Bot is the best WP Complianz plugin for WP because of ease of integration and working cookie auto detect (and functional blocking).
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ katarinal7mo ago
Very easy to set up and works exactly as expected. Ensures cookies are blocked until consent is given.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ seeusbudapest9mo ago
Its very easy to use and good.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mtungate10mo ago
Easy to install and get implemented. I would say be sure to clear your cookies in your browser or you will never see the popup.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.7.2 Release date: June 22nd 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.7.2 is out! This release includes an improvement and a bugfix. Improvements Set WordPress tested up to version to 7.0 Bugfixes Fixed Gutenberg block regist 4.7.2
- — Version 4.7.1 Release date: May 20th 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.7.1 is out! This release includes an improvement. Improvements Set WordPress tested up to version to 7.0-RC1 Updated UTM parameters on AI assistant setup li 4.7.1
- — Version 4.7.0 Release date: May 7th 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.7.0 is out! This release adds WP-CLI support and an Abilities API integration for AI-assisted and automated configuration. New Features Added WP-CLI commands 4.7.0
- — Version 4.6.7 Release date: April 6th 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.6.7 is out! This release includes an improvement. Improvements Updated plugin description and documentation for clarity and improved user guidance 4.6.7
- — Version 4.6.6 Release date: March 12th 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.6.6 is out! This release includes an improvement. Improvements Improved tracking for PPG redirect — the redirect URL with tracking parameters is now avail 4.6.6
- — Version 4.6.5 Release date: March 3rd 2026 Cookiebot by Usercentrics version 4.6.5 is out! This release adds new features and improvements. New Features Added Privacy Policy Generator (PPG) plugin page — install and activate the Userc 4.6.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 4 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.7.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Cookiebot | GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Consent and Control <= 3.6.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting ↗2020-09-08 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.6.1 Patched in 3.6.1
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 41 languages, 6 at 90% or more
Plus 17 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.
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
8 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 "Install your cookie banner in minutes. Automatically scan and block cookies to comply with the GDPR, CCPA,..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 8 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 8 of 8 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("essential for", "for publishers", "if you have").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Google Analytics and 5 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 18 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,875 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "cookie notice" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-03-22 90K+ → 100K+ up after 122 days in tier
- 2021-11-20 80K+ → 90K+ up after 148 days in tier
- 2021-06-25 70K+ → 80K+ up after 141 days in tier
- 2021-02-04 60K+ → 70K+ up after 67 days in tier
- 2020-11-29 50K+ → 60K+ up after 203 days in tier
- 2020-05-10 40K+ → 50K+ up after 152 days in tier
- 2019-12-10 30K+ → 40K+ up after 189 days in tier
- 2019-06-04 20K+ → 30K+ up
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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CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (Easy to setup GDPR/CCPA Compliant Cookie Notice) 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 5 shared tags A -
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 -
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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