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.

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Kansleri Cookie Consent is a free, lightweight, and easy-to-use WordPress cookie consent plugin. There are no ads, no pro version, and no upsells. It is perfect for personal websites, small businesses, and hobby sites who want no-hassle cookie consent.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Three banner styles: bottom bar, centered modal, corner popup</li>
<li>Customizable colors, texts, and button labels</li>
<li>Theme or Plugin typography mode for consistent banner styling</li>
<li>Four consent categories: Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences</li>
<li>Script auto-blocking — prevents third-party scripts from running until consent is given</li>
<li>YouTube & Vimeo iframe blocking — video embeds are blocked until marketing cookies are accepted, with a user-friendly placeholder</li>
<li>Google Consent Mode v2 integration with automatic default/update signals</li>
<li>GTM dataLayer push on consent changes</li>
<li>Built-in cookie scanner that auto-identifies common cookies (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, WordPress core, and more)</li>
<li>AI-assisted cookie descriptions — copy a prompt, paste into an AI tool, import the result</li>
<li>AI-assisted policy page generation — generate a complete cookie/privacy policy page with one prompt</li>
<li>Auto-generated cookie policy page with a dynamic shortcode (theme or plugin styling)</li>
<li>Floating settings button for visitors to update preferences (on by default)</li>
<li><code>[kncc_cookie_settings]</code> shortcode — add a cookie settings link anywhere (footer, menu, etc.) with customizable text</li>
<li>“Edit cookie preferences” button on the policy page for easy consent withdrawal</li>
<li>Per-user consent logging — anonymized audit trail for GDPR compliance with CSV export</li>
<li>Consent statistics dashboard (no personal data stored)</li>
<li>Multilingual policy page detection — warns if policy page is missing a Polylang/WPML translation</li>
<li>Google Site Kit integration — auto-detects and avoids duplicate consent signals</li>
<li>WP Consent API integration — shares consent status with other plugins</li>
<li>Full WPML and Polylang support — per-language banner texts, cookie descriptions, banner style, colors, and policy page</li>
<li>Finnish translation included with auto-localized defaults</li>
<li>Daily cron check for missing cookie descriptions with admin notifications</li>
<li>Comprehensive documentations tab with installation guide, option explanations, and troubleshooting</li>
<li>Clean uninstall — removes all data when deleted</li>
</ul>

Kansleri Cookie Consent

Free, no-ads, no-pro-version GDPR cookie consent with script blocking, consent logging, Google Consent Mode v2, and AI-assisted setup.

MaxtDesign Cookie Consent – Google Consent Mode v2 vs Kansleri Cookie Consent