Cookie Notice Review: Simple GDPR Cookie Banner for WordPress (2026)
What Is It?
Cookie consent banner by Hu-manity.co. Simplest setup. 1M+ installs, 4.8/5 stars (3,021 reviews). 36M+ downloads. Free banner + paid Cookie Compliance CMP.
Features
- Simple Accept/Reject banner
- Customizable colors, text, position
- Cookie blocking (paid Cookie Compliance only)
- Google Consent Mode (basic)
- GDPR/CCPA/LGPD compliance
Pricing
- Free — Banner only, no cookie blocking, unlimited pageviews
- Cookie Compliance Pro ($14.95/mo) — Full CMP, auto blocking, geo-targeting, analytics
vs CookieYes vs Complianz
| Cookie Notice | CookieYes | Complianz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free blocking | No | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-translation | No | 40+ langs | No |
| Self-hosted | No | No | Yes |
| Pro price | $14.95/mo | $10/mo | ~59 EUR/yr |
Pros and Cons
Pros: 4.8 stars, simplest setup (2 min), lightweight, free unlimited pageviews, actively maintained
Cons: Free does NOT block cookies (not fully GDPR compliant), Pro is most expensive ($14.95/mo), no auto scanning free, no Consent Mode v2 full support free
Who Should Use It?
Sites wanting the simplest possible cookie notice without blocking. For full compliance, Complianz or CookieYes offer better value.
Best Alternatives
- Complianz — Self-hosted, free blocking, policy generation. My recommendation.
- CookieYes — 40+ language auto-translation, $10/mo
- WPConsent — WordPress-native, auto script blocking
FAQ
Is free version GDPR compliant?
Not fully — shows notice but does not block cookies before consent.
Why so popular if limited?
One of the first cookie plugins (2012). Brand recognition from years of installs.
Is $14.95/mo too expensive?
Compared to Complianz (~59 EUR/yr) and CookieYes ($10/mo), yes.
Google Consent Mode v2?
Basic in free, full in paid only.
Sources: WordPress.org, SeedProd
Written by Marvin
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