Brainstorm Force

Most cookie plugins either:
<ul>
<li>Just show a banner</li>
<li>Or make setup feel like preparing for a law exam</li>
</ul>
SureCookie exists because there should be something better.
Something accurate. 
Something simple. 
Something modern. 
Something built properly for WordPress.
SureCookie automatically detects the cookies running on your website, categorizes them intelligently, blocks non-essential scripts before consent, and stores consent logs directly inside your WordPress database.
No traffic limits. 
No SaaS visitor caps. 
No complicated configuration maze.
Just clean, real enforcement.
<a href="https://app.zipwp.com/blueprint/surecookie-n9i" rel=" nofollow ugc">Try the live demo of SureCookie.</a>
<h3>How SureCookie Actually Works</h3>
There are 4 things that matter when it comes to consent:
<ol>
<li>Detection has to be accurate: If you do not know what cookies are actually running on your site, everything else falls apart. SureCookie scans with a real browser, not guesswork.</li>
<li>Enforcement has to be technical: A banner asking for permission means nothing if scripts are already firing. SureCookie blocks non-essential scripts at the code level before consent is given.</li>
<li>Data has to stay under your control: Consent logs belong on your server. Not locked inside a third-party SaaS dashboard you cannot fully control.</li>
<li>Setup has to be simple: Compliance should not require a weekend of configuration. SureCookie gets you from install to enforcement in minutes.</li>
</ol>
Everything in SureCookie revolves around that.
<h3>Real Browser Cookie Detection</h3>
This is important.
Most tools try to guess cookies by scanning HTML.
That is not accurate.
SureCookie uses a Playwright-powered scanning engine at <a href="https://library.surecookie.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://library.surecookie.com/</a>.
When you run a scan, it loads your website in a real browser environment. Not static source code. An actual browser session.
That means it detects:
<ul>
<li>Cookies injected dynamically</li>
<li>Scripts loaded after interaction</li>
<li>Conditional third-party trackers</li>
<li>Tag manager injected scripts</li>
<li>Things that only appear after page load</li>
</ul>
It visits your website like a real user would.
That is the difference.
Once detected, cookies are categorized intelligently and automatically.
<h3>Smart Categorization</h3>
After detection, SureCookie categorizes cookies into:
<ul>
<li>Essential</li>
<li>Functional</li>
<li>Analytics</li>
<li>Marketing</li>
</ul>
Most cookies are categorized automatically using a continuously improving detection database.
Everything is editable.
The goal is simple:
Nobody should have to manually research every random cookie string just to get compliant.
<h3>Script Blocking Before Consent</h3>
This part is critical.
Showing a banner is not compliance.
Before consent:
<ul>
<li>Analytics does not run</li>
<li>Marketing pixels do not fire</li>
<li>Tag managers do not execute</li>
<li>Embedded videos do not load tracking</li>
<li>Social widgets are paused</li>
</ul>
Consent is enforced at execution level.
Not just visually.
<h3>Consent Logs Stored Locally</h3>
All consent logs are stored inside your WordPress database in a dedicated custom table.
<ul>
<li>View logs from the admin dashboard</li>
<li>Export for compliance documentation</li>
<li>Delete anytime</li>
<li>Control retention periods</li>
</ul>
Compliance data stays on your server. Not in an external SaaS dashboard.
<h3>Performance by Design</h3>
SureCookie is lightweight from the ground up.
<ul>
<li>No jQuery dependency</li>
<li>Minimal frontend footprint</li>
<li>Dedicated database table for logs</li>
<li>No heavy background processing</li>
</ul>
Blocking non-essential scripts before consent also reduces unnecessary third-party requests, which improves page load performance as a side effect.
<h3>Designed in 2026, Not 2019</h3>
Many WordPress plugins are outdated.
Too many toggles. 
Too much legal jargon. 
Too much friction.
SureCookie is designed to feel modern.
The onboarding is structured:
<ol>
<li>Scan your site</li>
<li>Review detected cookies</li>
<li>Confirm categories</li>
<li>Activate enforcement</li>
</ol>
That is it.
Setup should feel good, not overwhelming.
<h3>No Visitor-Based Limits</h3>
Whether a site has 1,000 visitors or 1,000,000 visitors, SureCookie works the same way.
No caps. 
No surprises. 
No usage-based pricing tiers.
<h3>Built for the WordPress Ecosystem</h3>
SureCookie works with:
<ul>
<li>SureCart</li>
<li>WooCommerce</li>
<li>Easy Digital Downloads</li>
<li>Page builders</li>
<li>Analytics tools</li>
<li>Marketing integrations</li>
<li>Multisite setups</li>
</ul>
Consent logic applies across your site.
<h3>Who This Is For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Site owners who want real enforcement, not just a banner</li>
<li>eCommerce stores handling customer data</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client sites</li>
<li>Developers who care about clean implementation</li>
<li>Businesses operating in regulated regions</li>
</ul>
If the goal is just the simplest possible banner without caring about detection accuracy, SureCookie is probably not the right fit.
If the goal is modern, accurate, performance-conscious consent management, it is.
<h3>Important Note</h3>
SureCookie provides the technical infrastructure for consent management. Legal compliance depends on your policies and jurisdiction. Always consult a qualified legal professional when needed.
<h3>External Services</h3>
Cookie Scanning: SureCookie connects to <a href="https://library.surecookie.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://library.surecookie.com/</a> to provide real browser-based cookie scanning and smart categorization.
When you run a cookie scan, SureCookie sends the URLs of your selected pages to the scanner. A real Playwright-powered browser visits those pages, just like an actual user would, and detects every cookie, tracking script, and third-party service running on your site. Detected cookies are then automatically categorized using a continuously improving detection database.
Consent IP Logs: For region-aware consent, visitor IP addresses are processed through MaxMind integration to determine country-level location, so the correct Country gets into the consent log.
PDF Export (PDFObject): SureCookie allows administrators to download consent logs as PDF files. This feature uses the <a href="https://pdfobject.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDFObject</a> library, loaded from the cdnjs Cloudflare CDN: <code>https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/pdfobject/2.1.1/pdfobject.min.js</code>. PDFObject is used solely to render the consent log data as a PDF in the browser. No user data is sent to the CDN — the library file itself is fetched and executed locally in the browser. PDFObject is MIT-licensed and GPL-compatible.
<h3>Data Stored Locally</h3>
All consent data is stored inside your WordPress database:
<ul>
<li>User consent choices (categories accepted or rejected)</li>
<li>Timestamps of consent actions</li>
<li>Masked IP address, country and user session ID</li>
<li>Cookie scan results</li>
<li>Plugin configuration settings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
SureCookie processes data through its API service at library.surecookie.com to empower cookie scanning and region-aware consent. Here is exactly what happens and why.
What Is Processed and Why:
<ul>
<li>Cookie Scanning: When you run a scan, page URLs are sent to the scanning service where a real browser detects cookies and scripts. Detected cookie information (names, domains, durations) is used to categorize cookies and improve detection accuracy across all SureCookie installations.</li>
<li>Region Detection: Visitor IP addresses are processed through MaxMind to determine country-level location for applying the correct Country into logs. IP addresses are masked before being stored in your database.</li>
<li>Consent Records: Consent choices, timestamps, and user session ID details are logged locally in your WordPress database for compliance documentation.</li>
</ul>
Where Data Lives:
<ul>
<li>All consent logs, scan results, and settings are stored in your WordPress database</li>
<li>Data sent to library.surecookie.com for scanning and geolocation may be temporarily stored for processing</li>
<li>Nothing is sold, shared with third parties, or used for advertising</li>
</ul>
Since visitor data is processed through SureCookie’s services, this should be mentioned in your site’s privacy policy. Full details: <a href="https://surecookie.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://surecookie.com/privacy-policy/</a>
Data Retention and Control:
<ul>
<li>Consent logs and scan results can be viewed, exported, or deleted anytime from your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Retention periods are configurable in plugin settings</li>
</ul>
Security:
<ul>
<li>All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption</li>
<li>API communications are secured with authentication tokens</li>
</ul>
For questions about data processing, visit <a href="https://surecookie.com/support/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://surecookie.com/support/</a>
<h3>About Brainstorm Force</h3>
SureCookie is built by Brainstorm Force, the team behind Astra and other widely used WordPress products.
<h3>Support</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/surecookie/" rel="ugc">Support Forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://surecookie.com/docs/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
</ul>

SureCookie – Smarter Cookie Consent solution (Alpha)

Real cookie consent for WordPress. Browser-based scanning, smart categorization, strict script blocking, and consent logs stored in your database.

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>

Real Cookie Banner: GDPR & ePrivacy Cookie Consent


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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.


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Obtain GDPR (DSGVO/RGPD) and ePrivacy Directive (TDDDG/TTDSG, LOPD-GDD, DTA) compliant consents in your cookie banner. More than just a cookie notice!

SureCookie – Smarter Cookie Consent solution (Alpha) vs Real Cookie Banner: GDPR & ePrivacy Cookie Consent