Nicola Modugno

!!! Version 2.2 of plugin is compatible with Gutenberg for translations 
!!! Version 2.1 of plugin is fully compatible with WPML and Polylang to easly manage texts translations !!! 
!!! Version 2 of plugin is GDPR compliant – Cookie name for user preferences is now “CookiePreferences-[wp_install_dir]” !!!
Like others plugin, Smart Cookie Kit blocks cookies until the visitor accepts them, but it unlocks them asyncronously (without refreshing the current page): this logic increases server performance, improve user experience, and, more important, makes the plugin compatible with cache plugins!! 
Thinked for marketing-oriented sites, this plugin blocks standard scripts and conversion/remarketing scripts (including the “noscript” tag too).
Why I decided to create this plugin? 
There are a lot of plugins for cookies management… But:
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Many work on the server, modifying some code portions directly in the output: if is there a cache system, it will cache the page in the version for the user that “fired” the cache creation (with modified scripts if the user has not accepted cookies, or with the original scripts if the cookies were accepted), and that version will be served to ALL visitors, regardless of their acceptance. 
The problem: it is not possible use cache systems.
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When user accepts cookies, it is necessary to open another page to have original scripts working. A lot of plugin have done a step forward, making an automatic refresh of the visited page, but web servers have to work again to serve the “correct” page and this may be a serious problem with slow connections (think to mobile devices), heavy pages (without cached pages!!), pages with external resources (Youtube videos, Ads, Social Plugins, …). Has it ever appened that you start reading some content or jump below to search content of interest and the page scrolls back on the top because of a refresh?! 
The problem: worst server performance and user experience.
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Many lets specify a page that contains cookie policy (to link that in the banner), but often they show the cookie banner in that page too. 
This is not a big problem, I know, but it is a detail! 😉
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I searched for a plugins that would not unblock cookies directly in the output from the server, to permit the use of cache systems; more over, I would like “things” faster and smoother without page refreshes and heavy loads. 
My research had not satisfactory results (for me), so I decided to write my own plugin!
The main functionality are the following:
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It recognises and modify automatically scripts, iframes and images to block them (the block happens directly in the output from the server).
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It permits you to tag code to block.
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It shows the cookie banner only if it is necessary.
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It includes in the banner the link to your cookie policy page, and it does not show the banner in that page!
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Once the user accepts the policy (or when policy is already accepted), it unblocks and run scripts via javascript, without a page refresh. Being via javascript, the unblock happens even if there are active cache systems!
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<h3>Support</h3>
Please write on the WordPress official support area: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-cookie-kit 
For questions, support or suggestions, you could write to: info[-at-]nicolamodugno[-dot-]it

Smart Cookie Kit

Unfortunately this plugin is not compliant with the current GDPR which needs a differentiated cookie consent collection.

Not compliant with the current cookie law

Preventive blocking of third party cookies for GDPR/EU Cookie Law/ePrivacy. Translatable, cacheable, lightweight, powerful!

Matthias Günter

Jan Karres

Faruk Garic

Mario Günter

devowl.io GmbH

Cookie Banner and Consent Management for your WordPress website – easy to be legally compliant
Obtain GDPR (also known as DSGVO, RGPD, RODO, AVG) and ePrivacy Directive (implemented in national law as TDDDG/TTDSG, LOPD-GDD, DTA, TLA, LEK, E-com Act) compliant consents. Find services, cookies etc. and fill all legal information in your cookie banner. More than just a cookie notice! Cookie plugin designed specifically for WordPress websites to simplify setup.
Real Cookie Banner is a cookie and consent management plugin. Obtain consent to load services and set cookies for your visitors in accordance with the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. In addition, content blockers help you to be compliant even if your theme, plugin or content loads styles, scripts or iframes that would transfer personal data. Start now with our guided-configuration and avoid legal risks!
➤ Scan your website and discover services that require consent!
Whether the use of the plugin leads to legally compliant data processing largely depends on whether the plugin is configured correctly for your use case. You yourself are responsible for a correct configuration.
<h3>Free Sandbox</h3>
You want to try Real Cookie Banner before installing? Take a free sandbox and play around!
<a href="https://try.devowl.io/?product=RCB" rel="nofollow ugc">Create a free sandbox</a>
<h3>Features of the cookie plugin</h3>
Consent Management: You can use Real Cookie Banner to store all technical and legal information about services and cookies to obtain informed consents. You can use 160+ service templates and 130+ content blocker templates to quickly and securely provide all the information you need.
Content Blocker: Themes, plugins and co. usually load scripts, styles and content that transfer personal data and set cookies before you have the consent of your visitors. You usually cannot control this by yourself. Content blockers make sure that these features are only executed after you have obtained consent.
Customize design: You can design the cookie banner according to your wishes. 20+ design templates and 200+ options give you the flexibility to customize the cookie banner perfectly to your needs. From colors and effects to texts, you can unleash your creativity! All changes are displayed in a live preview.
Guided configuration: After installation, the checklist will guide you through all steps to be able to set up Real Cookie Banner in a legally compliant manner. We also explain the legalities of features and the legal consequences if you change settings. So, you can quickly and safely set up your cookie banner!
Documentation of consents: According to the GDPR, you have to prove that a visitor has consented to cookies and processing of personal data if he or she doubts this. We document consent completely and make it possible to trace the origin of the consent afterwards. You are on the safe side even in the worst case!
Native in WordPress: Real Cookie Banner is a cookie plugin specially designed for WordPress. It is fully installed in your WordPress as a native plugin. All consents are processed and stored on your server. Nothing is downloaded from a cloud in your visitor’s browser, which avoids further legal issues.
You want a list of all features? <a href="https://devowl.io/wordpress-real-cookie-banner/#all-features" rel="nofollow ugc">Check it out on our website!</a>
<h3>Supported Languages</h3>
Real Cookie Banner is localized in all 17 languages that are most commonly spoken in the EU.
The plugin has been translated by humans into English, German (informal and formal), French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch (informal and formal), Czech, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian Bokmål, Finnish, Greek, Romanian, Hungarian, Slovak, Slovenian and Croatian. Texts in service templates and content blockers templates are partly machine-translated and will be revised by humans in the future.
<h3>All Features of Real Cookie Banner</h3>
Some of the features listed below are only available in the <a href="https://devowl.io/go/real-cookie-banner?source=wordpress-org-description" rel="nofollow ugc">PRO version of Real Cookie Banner</a>. They are marked with an asterisk.
Beginner-friendly // solution for the cookie hassle – for everyone 
Experience effortless setup with guided configurations, extensive localizations and translations, comprehensive website scanning, a free version with essential features, easy-to-follow compliance checklists, and dedicated human support for all your cookie management needs.
Consent Management // we take care of compliant consents 
Be able to obtain consents in compliance with GDPR and ePrivacy Directive through robust consent handling, detailed technical specifications, youth protection features, proactive notifications as soon as new consent must be obtained, privacy-compliant CDN usage, 160+ service templates*, execution of opt-in and opt-out scripts per service, consent to data processing in insecure third countries, automatic cookie policy generation*, organized service groups, accessible legal links, and respectful handling of “Do Not Track” header.
Documentation // truly fully documented consents 
Keep proper documentation of consent obtained, stored efficiently in your WordPress database, insightful consent statistics, and automatic compliance with the obligation to provide evidence in accordance with the GDPR.
Content Blocker // load services only with consent 
Blocking scripts and content with precision until consent has been given, including fonts and URLs, providing visual content replacements, enabling smart URL and style blocking, with custom element blocking automating video playback post-consent, supporting lazy loading for faster pages. Each content blocker is associated with one or more services. With it, content is automatically unblocked when consent is given in the cookie banner.
Design // always fits perfectly into your website 
Customize your cookie banner effortlessly with over 200 design options*, enjoy a preview of design and text changes, and choose from more than 20 stylish design presets* to ensure your banner matches perfectly your website’s design.
Accessibility // accessible for everyone on your website 
Provide an inclusive user experience by complying with the European Accessibility Act and WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, supported by an accessibility score feature to ensure all design settings meet legal and user-friendly requirements.
Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) // obtain standardized consents 
Obtain standardized consent collection with full TCF compatibility*, user-friendly configuration interfaces, and Google-certified compliance, ensuring seamless integration with AdSense and compliance to the latest industry standards.
Google Consent Mode // obtain consents according to Digital Market Act 
Comply with the Digital Market Act by integrating Google Consent Mode*, offering explicit consent options, and ensuring smooth integration with Google Tag Manager for efficient consent-based tag management.
Special Features // made for professional users 
Optimize user experience with geo-restriction for targeted cookie banners*, support for popular Google Tag Manager and Matomo Tag Manager*, and streamlined consent forwarding across multiple websites*, making it ideal for professional and international use.
Technical // perfection in detail – for WordPress 
Benefit from advanced technical features including multilingual support for WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress and Weglot, automatic deletion of 1st-party cookies, easy import/export of settings, native WordPress integration, automatic cache flushing for many page caching plugins/systems, WordPress multisite compatibility, Anti-Ad-Blocker mechanisms, and a comprehensive API for developers to extend functionality.
<a href="https://devowl.io/wordpress-real-cookie-banner/#all-features" rel="nofollow ugc">You find a list of all features with comprehensive details on our website!</a>
<h3>Templates & Compatibility</h3>
Real Cookie Banner can be used to collect consent for almost any tools, plugins and services in your WordPress website. You can easily store the necessary legal and technical information for informed consent in a service and content blocker of the consent management.
We have verified that major Google and Facebook services, YouTube, Vimeo or Matomo as well as popular WordPress plugins like Elementor, Jetpack, WooCommerce, Wordfence or Contact Form 7 and many more are compatible.
The PRO Version of Real Cookie Banner comes with 160+ service templates and 130+ content blocker templates. These templates save you a lot of time by giving you all the relevant legal and technical information for a service to use it in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. Check out the <a href="https://devowl.io/go/real-cookie-banner?source=wordpress-org-description#templates" rel="nofollow ugc">complete list of all services with templates</a> on our website.
<h3>Developer Friendly</h3>
You are a developer and want to write an add-on for Real Cookie Banner or make your plugin compatible with our cookie plugin? We are happy to help you!
WordPress actions & filters and REST API
Have a look at the <a href="https://devowl.io/wordpress-real-cookie-banner/developer-api/" rel="nofollow ugc">API documentation</a> on our website to learn more about how to write code that uses functions of Real Cookie Banner.
Free Support
We like to work with other WordPress developers. If you need assistants to use our product for your code projects or make your WordPress plugin compatible with Real Cookie Banner, just <a href="https://devowl.io/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">open a support ticket</a>.
<h3>Get the PRO version of Real Cookie Banner</h3>
You will download the free version of this plugin, which contains all core functions that allow you to load services and set cookies according to the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
Our PRO version offers even more useful features and many service and content blocker templates, which not only make the cookie banner more flexible, but also save you a lot of time to set up the cookie banner in compliance with the law. <a href="https://devowl.io/go/real-cookie-banner?source=wordpress-org-description" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about the PRO version.</a>

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Sehr gutes Plugin mit vielen Einstellungsmöglichkeiten & super Support!


Top Plugin, super Support!


This plugin works perfectly, it makes a really simple job of complying with privacy and cookie requirements. Their developers really understand the law so the plugin is very thorough and reliable. I've also reported issues to them twice, and had a fixed version of the plugin sent to me almost instantly, so their support is fantastic too.


Perfect plugin, great support


Danke an die Entwickler, die sich wirklich bis ins letzte Detail fast tagesaktuell in diese mitunter nervraubende Thematik begeben. 


Top aktuell und alles verständlich bis ins letzte Detail

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