Nirav Mehta

Icegram

Sandhya M

<p>Icegram Cookie Manager is a lightweight <strong>WordPress cookie consent plugin</strong> that helps you add a <strong>GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy cookie banner</strong> in minutes, without slowing down your site.</p>
<p>Install it, customize your message, and hit save. Done.<br />
Your visitors are informed. Your site stays compliant. You get back to what matters.</p>
<p>No SaaS. No monthly fees. No complicated setup. Just a simple, effective cookie notice that works.</p>
<p>Built for sites that want compliance handled without slowing down performance.</p>
<p>Part of the Icegram family – trusted by 100,000+ WordPress users worldwide. Same team. Same quality. Same commitment to building tools that actually do what they promise.</p>
<p><strong><em>Cookie compliance shouldn’t give you a headache.</em></strong></p>
<h3>⚡ Why Choose Icegram Cookie Manager?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lightweight and fast.</strong> Minimal JavaScript. No external requests. No impact on performance or Core Web Vitals.</li>
<li><strong>It’s genuinely easy to set up.</strong> No developer needed. No confusing menus. You can go from Install <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Activate <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Live banner in under 5 minutes.</li>
<li><strong>It actually looks good.</strong> Pick your colors, write your message in your own voice and match your brand. The banner blends naturally into your site; it doesn’t scream “legal obligation slapped on at the last minute.”</li>
<li><strong>Visitors get real control.</strong> Since v1.0.2, visitors can review and set their own cookie preferences before giving consent — giving them transparency and giving you stronger compliance coverage.</li>
<li><strong>Compliance-ready:</strong> Supports GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and ePrivacy requirements.</li>
<li><strong>Completely free:</strong> No premium version, no feature restrictions, no subscriptions.</li>
<li>Fully compatible with modern WordPress versions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Icegram Cookie Manager handles the core requirements most WordPress sites have:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Display a compliant cookie consent banner</li>
<li>Allow users to accept or manage cookies</li>
<li>Keep the banner visible until action</li>
<li>Link to your privacy policy</li>
<li>Work with analytics, ads, and embedded content</li>
<li>No extra setup. No additional tools required.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<h3>Banner customization</h3>
<ul>
<li>Custom cookie message</li>
<li>Editable button text</li>
<li>Top or bottom placement</li>
<li>Custom colors (background, text, button)</li>
<li>Mobile responsive</li>
</ul>
<h3>Consent management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Cookie preference controls</li>
<li>Privacy policy linking</li>
<li>Persistent banner until user action</li>
</ul>
<h3>Performance</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight code</li>
<li>No external API calls</li>
<li>No SaaS dependency</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0+</li>
<li>Tested up to 6.8.5</li>
<li>PHP 7.0+</li>
</ul>
<h3>Do you need a cookie consent plugin?</h3>
<p>Certainly, yes. If your site uses any of the following, you’re using cookies and your visitors have a legal right to know:</p>
<ul>
<li>Google Analytics, GA4, or any analytics tool</li>
<li>Facebook Pixel or advertising/retargeting scripts</li>
<li>Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos</li>
<li>WooCommerce or any cart/checkout functionality</li>
<li>Any third-party widget, chat tool, or social sharing button</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compliance support</h3>
<p>Icegram Cookie Manager helps you meet notice and transparency requirements under:</p>
<ul>
<li>GDPR (EU & UK)</li>
<li>CCPA / CPRA (California, US)</li>
<li>ePrivacy Directive (EU cookie law)</li>
<li>PECR (UK)</li>
</ul>
<p>ℹ️Note: This plugin helps display cookie notices and collect consent. It does not provide legal advice.</p>
<h3>Who is this plugin for?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Bloggers</li>
<li>Small business owners</li>
<li>WooCommerce store owners</li>
<li>Developers and agencies</li>
<li>Any website using cookies</li>
</ul>
<h3>Built by the team behind Icegram plugins used on 100,000+ WordPress sites.</h3>
<p>Icegram Cookie Manager is built by the same team behind:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/email-subscribers/" rel="ugc">Icegram Express</a>: Email marketing, newsletters & automation.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icegram/" rel="ugc">Icegram Engage</a>: Popups, CTAs & lead generation.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icegram-rainmaker/" rel="ugc">Icegram Collect</a>: Forms & lead capture.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/icegram-mailer/" rel="ugc">Icegram Mailer</a>:  Reliable email delivery for WordPress</li>
</ul>
<p>We’ve been building WordPress tools for 10+ years. We know what site owners actually need and what they don’t.</p>


Icegram Cookie Manager – GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin (Fast, Free & Easy)

A fast, free WordPress cookie consent plugin to add a GDPR and CCPA cookie banner without slowing your site or adding complexity.

Privado Inc

<p>Privado’s cookie consent solution makes your website compliant with global privacy laws like ePrivacy, GDPR, and CCPA. The ePrivacy law requires you to take consent from users before you load a cookie. Our cookie solution auto-blocks cookies and pixels till the user gives consent. You can also target different consent types based on the geo-location for example in Europe you can set Opt-In(Auto-Block) and in California you can set Opt-Out(Load cookies and block if user opts-out) and Notice for the rest of the world.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ol>
<li><em>Auto-Block Cookies</em>: One line of code automatically blocks cookies and other tracking technologies until your users give consent</li>
<li><em>Website Styled Banners</em>: Forget ugly banners that do not match your website style. Use custom fonts and colors, just like your website builder.</li>
<li><em>Enable Granular Consent</em>: Create a preference center where your users can consent to each purpose like Marketing, Analytics separately.</li>
<li><em>Create Geo-Targetted Banners</em>: Show users the right cookie banner based on their country, Opt-In for EU, and Opt-Out for CA users.</li>
<li><em>Maintain Proof of Consent</em>: Maintain searchable records of consent. Use it as proof of consent in case of a dispute.</li>
<li><em>Automatic Monthly Scans</em>: Get monthly compliance reports, track new cookies, pages and fix issues from our dashboard.</li>
<li><em>Google Tag Manager Integration</em>: Integrates seamlessly with Google Tag Manager</li>
</ol>
<h4>How do I install the plugin?</h4>
<p><strong>Normal installation</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Download the cookie-consent-solution.zip file to your computer.</li>
<li>Unzip the file.</li>
<li>Upload the <code>cookie-consent-solution.zip</code> directory to your <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory.</li>
<li>Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. After activating the plugin you will auto redirect to the plugin’s settings page.</li>
</ol>


Privado’s GDPR Cookie Consent Solution(India’s PDP Act & CCPA Ready)

Privado Cookie Consent automatically scans, categorizes and adds description to all cookies found on your website

Icegram Cookie Manager – GDPR Cookie Consent Plugin (Fast, Free & Easy) vs Privado’s GDPR Cookie Consent Solution(India’s PDP Act & CCPA Ready)