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.

jpkon

Cookie Signal Manager is a modern, lightweight cookie consent management plugin fully compliant with GDPR/RODO with complete Google Consent Mode v2 support.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>Google Consent Mode v2 – Full integration with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics</li>
<li>Consent Logging – Comprehensive logging of all consent decisions with PDF export</li>
<li>WCAG 2.2 Compliant – Fully accessible consent interface</li>
<li>Lightweight – Minimal impact on site performance</li>
<li>Cache Compatible – Works seamlessly with all major cache plugins</li>
<li>Modern UI – Elegant floating consent banner with settings modal</li>
<li>Default Unchecked – GDPR compliant – optional categories are unchecked by default</li>
</ul>
Privacy and Compliance:
<ul>
<li>All consent data is encrypted</li>
<li>IP addresses are anonymized according to GDPR Art. 5(1)(c) (data minimization principle)</li>
<li>Full audit trail for regulatory compliance</li>
<li>PDF export as technical evidence (not an electronic signature)</li>
<li>Data retention: recommended 3 years (statute of limitations)</li>
</ul>
Customization:
<ul>
<li>Configurable cookie categories</li>
<li>Custom colors – color picker panel for background, text and accent</li>
<li>CSS variables for easy theme integration (–coksima-background, –coksima-contrast, –coksima-accent)</li>
<li>Fallback to global CSS variables when custom colors are disabled</li>
</ul>
External Services:
This plugin does NOT connect to any external services by default. However:
<ul>
<li>
Google Tag Manager – When you configure a GTM Container ID, the plugin loads Google Tag Manager scripts from googletagmanager.com. This sends page view data to Google according to the consent state. See <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Privacy Policy</a>.
</li>
<li>
No data is sent to the plugin author – All consent data stays on your server.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Cookie Signal Manager collects and stores the following data: 
* Consent ID (unique identifier, encrypted) 
* IP address (anonymized – last octet replaced with “X”, encrypted) 
* User agent (encrypted) 
* Consent decisions and timestamps
All personal data is anonymized according to the data minimization principle (GDPR Art. 5(1)(c)). Data is securely stored in the WordPress database with AES-256 encryption. Data is automatically deleted according to the configured retention period (default 730 days).
The plugin does not send any data to external servers. Google Tag Manager is only loaded when the user configures a GTM Container ID, and operates according to Google Consent Mode v2 principles (all consents denied by default).

Cookie Signal Manager

Modern cookie consent management with full Google Consent Mode v2 support and consent logging.

MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2 vs Cookie Signal Manager