MaxtDesign

<h4>The MaxtDesign Cookie Consent Manager That Actually Works</h4>
Most WordPress consent plugins either don’t actually control tracking (they just show a form) or they’re so bloated they slow down your site significantly. MaxtDesign Cookie Consent is different: proper Google Consent Mode v2 implementation in under 10KB.
<h4>Why This Plugin?</h4>
For Site Owners: 
You need CCPA/GDPR compliance but don’t want to sacrifice site performance or deal with complex configuration.
For Developers: 
You want clean, efficient code that follows WordPress standards and doesn’t conflict with other plugins.
For Agencies: 
You manage multiple client sites and need a reliable, lightweight solution that just works.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
✓ Actually Controls Tracking 
Unlike “checkbox theater” plugins that only show forms, this plugin properly implements Google Consent Mode v2, ensuring GA4 and Google Ads respect user choices.
✓ Blazing Fast (<10KB) 
Zero performance overhead. No database queries during page load. Pure localStorage-based consent management.
✓ Three Style Presets 
Choose from Minimal, Modern, or Bold popup styles. Customize colors to match your brand.
✓ Works Everywhere 
Compatible with any theme. Works with Elementor (optional). Mobile responsive. Accessibility compliant (WCAG 2.1 AA).
✓ Developer-Friendly 
Clean code following WordPress standards. Two shortcodes for easy integration. No jQuery dependency. Vanilla JavaScript.
✓ Privacy-First 
No server-side user tracking. No external API calls. User consent stored locally. GDPR/CCPA compliant by design.
<h4>What is Google Consent Mode v2?</h4>

Google Consent Mode v2 (GCM v2) became mandatory in March 2024 for GA4 and Google Ads in the EU. It’s Google’s framework for managing user consent signals across their advertising and analytics products.
This plugin implements all four required consent types:
<ul>
<li>analytics_storage – Google Analytics cookies</li>
<li>ad_storage – Advertising cookies </li>
<li>ad_user_data – User data for advertising</li>
<li>ad_personalization – Personalized advertising</li>
</ul>
Without proper GCM v2 implementation, your GA4 and Google Ads tracking may be unreliable or non-compliant.
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li>Visitor arrives → Consent popup appears (customizable position, style, timing)</li>
<li>User chooses → Three options: Accept All, Analytics Only, or Decline All</li>
<li>Consent stored → User choice saved in localStorage (privacy-friendly, no server tracking)</li>
<li>GCM signals updated → Google Analytics and Ads respect the user’s choice immediately</li>
<li>No repeat popup → Cookie remembers they’ve seen popup (configurable duration)</li>
</ol>
<h4>Popup Customization</h4>
Style Presets: 
* Minimal – Clean and subtle 
* Modern – Rounded and polished 
* Bold – Strong and prominent
Position Options: 
* Top banner 
* Bottom banner 
* Center modal
Animation Options: 
* Slide in 
* Fade in 
* No animation
Color Customization: 
Primary color picker to match your brand
<h4>Shortcodes</h4>
Display Current Status:
<pre><code>[mdcc_consent_status]
</code></pre>
Shows consent chips: “Analytics: On/Off” and “Ads: On/Off”
Manage Consent Interface:
<pre><code>[mdcc_manage_consent title="Your Privacy Choices"]
</code></pre>
Full consent management with Accept/Analytics/Decline buttons and current status display.
Both shortcodes update in real-time when consent changes.
<h4>Optional Elementor Integration</h4>
Prefer to use a custom Elementor popup? Simply enter your Elementor Popup ID in settings, and the plugin will use your custom popup instead while maintaining proper GCM v2 functionality.
<h4>Technical Specifications</h4>
<ul>
<li>Size: <10KB total (CSS + JS combined, gzipped)</li>
<li>Performance: Zero database queries during page load</li>
<li>Storage: localStorage-based (no server-side user tracking)</li>
<li>Dependencies: None (vanilla JavaScript, no jQuery)</li>
<li>Compatibility: WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+</li>
<li>Standards: WCAG 2.1 AA accessible, mobile responsive</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>

<ul>
<li>WordPress sites using GA4 or Google Ads</li>
<li>CCPA/GDPR compliance requirements</li>
<li>Performance-conscious developers</li>
<li>Agency client sites needing scalable consent management</li>
<li>Anyone tired of bloated consent plugins</li>
</ul>
<h4>What This Plugin Doesn’t Do</h4>
<ul>
<li>Not a cookie scanner – Doesn’t automatically detect all cookies on your site</li>
<li>Not a full compliance suite – Focuses on consent management for Google tracking</li>
<li>Not multi-platform tracking – Free version handles GA4/Ads only (Pro version coming with Facebook, Hotjar, etc.)</li>
</ul>
For comprehensive cookie auditing and multi-platform tracking control, consider our Pro version (launching 2025).
<h4>Coming in Pro Version</h4>
<ul>
<li>Facebook Pixel control</li>
<li>Hotjar tracking control</li>
<li>LinkedIn Insight Tag</li>
<li>TikTok Pixel</li>
<li>Custom script control</li>
<li>Consent analytics dashboard</li>
<li>Geolocation-based prompts</li>
<li>White-label mode for agencies</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
MaxtDesign Cookie Consent does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All consent preferences are stored locally in the user’s browser using localStorage. No information is sent to external servers.
However, this plugin manages consent for third-party services (Google Analytics, Google Ads). Those services have their own privacy policies:
<ul>
<li>Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy</li>
<li>Google Ads Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads</li>
</ul>
It is your responsibility to include appropriate disclosures in your site’s privacy policy about the tracking services you use.
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, please use the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/maxtdesign-cookie-consent" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a>.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Developed by MaxtDesign – <a href="https://maxtdesign.com" rel="nofollow ugc">https://maxtdesign.com</a>
Special thanks to the WordPress community for feedback and testing.

MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2


Installed, tested and validated. Works like a charm. I use it with Google Tag Manager - just pasted in the Google-supported small scripts in the page headers, installed this plugin, and things work.



My first use is with a site built with Bricks Builder. I have put the shortcode 'mdcc_manage_consent' in a Bricks off-canvas which slides in when activating a small trigger icon at the bottom of the page. A trigger icon is not automatically provided by this plugin, but can very easily be fixed this way if you want to allow visitors to revisit their consent settings.



I have had a few support questions, and replies and fixes are immediate and perfect. Bravo!


Excellent plugin with great support

Free cookie consent that actually controls Google Analytics & Ads (not just a banner). 10x lighter than $50/month alternatives. GDPR/CCPA.

consentmanager Cookie Banner

The <a href="https://consentmanager.net/" rel="nofollow ugc">consentmanager Cookie Banner</a> provides a comprehensive, effortlessly integrated Consent Management Platform (CMP) plugin tailored for WordPress. Create your consent banner in minutes and protect your website(s) from legal fines, designed by privacy experts for companies of all sizes and industries. It supports global compliance with key privacy laws such as GDPR (EU), CCPA (US) , FADP (Switzerland), PIPEDA (Canada) and privacy frameworks such as the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework v2.2 and the Global Privacy Platform (GPP). In addition, consentmanager keeps pace with a wide range of internet-related requirements that are critical for professionals in marketing, advertising, analytics, and related fields. Users can achieve full compliance with Google Consent Mode v2 and other Google services, including Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager and Google AdMob, and safeguard your monetisation efforts with the Google-certified CMP from consentmanager. The consentmanager WordPress plugin gives you access to an advanced CMP framework with seamless compatibility with over 2500 tools and language support for over 30 options.
Designed for plug and play simplicity, consentmanager users can go much further with the use of A/B testing functionality, advanced machine learning and the ability to use our reporting tools of over 30 metrics. With the ability for customisation, our platform is tailored to the specific needs of your site. It has a built-in cookie crawler and offers **extensive customization options to match your site’s aesthetic, enhancing the user experience without compromising on compliance.
How does it work?
Our CMP solution is very simple to integrate:
<ol>
<li>Simply login to your consentmanager.net account</li>
<li>Setup the cookie banner for your website(s)</li>
<li>Copy your CMP-ID which you can find in your consentmanager dashboard, and paste it into the consentmanager wordpress plugin</li>
</ol>
And you’re done!
Our platform will automatically start gathering cookie consent notices from your visitors. As soon as the code is in your website, advertisers will have access to the consent data via the open source API defined by the IAB TCF.
In addition you will get detailed reports which show you how your visitors are behaving with the consent layer, how many consents you get and how you can optimize your strategy in order to obtain higher rates of consent.
Features
<ul>
<li>Fully customisable: Tailor your cookie banner to fit seamlessly into your website’s aesthetic.</li>
<li>A Google certified CMP and fully compliant with Google Consent Mode v2.</li>
<li>Integrated Cookie Crawler: Automatically detect and manage cookies and trackers on your site.</li>
<li>Multi-language support: Reach a global audience with support for over 30 languages.</li>
<li>Comprehensive compliance: Ensures compliance with GDPR, CCPA, FADP, PIPEDA and other key regulations.</li>
<li>Easy integration: Simply copy and paste your unique CMP ID into the consentmanager WordPress plugin.</li>
<li>Extensive tool compatibility: Works seamlessly with over 2500 tools and platforms.</li>
<li>IAB TCF Framework participation: A proud member and co-author of the IAB TCF & GPP Framework, our CMP ensures compliance with industry standards.</li>
</ul>
Quick Facts
To help you understand the scope and effectiveness of the consentmanager WordPress plugin, consider these quick facts:
<ul>
<li>consentmanager’s Cookie Notice has helped more than 25,000 websites become compliant</li>
<li>Compatible with major solutions like Google Analytics, Facebook, Hubspot, and many more.</li>
<li>Exclusively utilizes European servers for data storage, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with “Schrems II” requirements.</li>
<li>Supports website integration, AMP-sites, and mobile apps (Android/iOS), with optional age-verification mechanisms.</li>
</ul>
Tools offered by consentmanager:
<ul>
<li>Consent/Cookie Banner Generator</li>
<li>Privacy policy text generator</li>
<li>Whistleblower Software</li>
<li>Mobile SDK Integration</li>
<li>Data Subject Rights Management</li>
<li>Privacy-friendly Website Analytics</li>
</ul>
Support and Updates
The consentmanager team is dedicated to providing continuous updates and support, ensuring your website remains compliant with evolving privacy regulations. For assistance or more details, visit our support center or contact us directly.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://help.consentmanager.net/" rel="nofollow ugc">Support Centre</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.consentmanager.net/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact us</a></li>
<li><a href="mailto:support@consentmanager.net" rel="nofollow ugc">E-Mail us</a></li>
</ul>
About consentmanager
With over a decade of experience in the adtech industry and a commitment to data privacy and compliance, consentmanager has established itself as a trusted leader in consent management. Our Cookie Banner technology empowers businesses across the globe to manage user consent effectively, fostering trust and ensuring compliance with international privacy laws.

Great tool

First of all, the plugin works.

BUT...

Coding standards? Not existing.

Security? Who cares, we just save directly from $_POST without any sanitization.

Writing a 5* review for your own plugin? Yeah, absolutely what everyone should do... at least they don't hide it.

Extremely poorly written code

The consentmanager Cookie Banner and Cookie Notice allows you to easily collect cookie consent from your website visitors, ensuring GDPR compliance.

MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2 vs consentmanager Cookie Banner