The AdSimple Cookie Consent Banner lets you add a fully GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner to your WordPress website — with or without an AdSimple account. Two ways to get started Local Setup (no account required): Configure your cookie banner entirely within WordPress using a visual wizard. Choos
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 4.2.0 and PHP 5.4.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 25, 2026
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The AdSimple Cookie Consent Banner lets you add a fully GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner to your WordPress website — with or without an AdSimple account.
Two ways to get started
Local Setup (no account required): Configure your cookie banner entirely within WordPress using a visual wizard. Choose from 16 color themes, 6 banner positions, 3 layouts, and customize every detail — all without leaving your dashboard.
Connect with AdSimple: Link your website to your AdSimple account for additional features like automatic legal text updates, remote cookie scanning, and centralized management of multiple websites.
Visual Configuration Wizard
The built-in wizard guides you through the setup in six steps:
01🎨 Design — Pick a position (popup, bottom bar, top bar, corners), layout (classic, block, wireframe), color theme, and fine-tune with custom colors, shadow effects, and a settings button.
02✏️ Texts — Customize the banner title, consent message, button labels, and link your privacy policy and legal notice pages.
03🍪 Cookies — Manage cookie categories (required, statistics, marketing, preferences, and more). Run a browser-based quick scan to detect cookies on your site.
04⚙️ Settings — Set consent validity (1–365 days) and define visibility rules to exclude specific paths from showing the banner.
05🚀 Features — Enable Google Consent Mode v2 and Global Privacy Control (GPC) support.
06✅ Review — See a summary of your configuration and publish the banner.
Key Features
🆓 Works without an account — Full local banner setup with no external dependencies.
🎨 16 color themes — Pre-built themes plus full custom color control (18 color fields).
📐 6 banner positions — Popup (center), bottom bar, bottom-left, bottom-right, top bar, top fixed.
🧱 3 layouts — Classic, Block, Wireframe.
🔒 Script blocking — Third-party scripts are automatically blocked until the visitor gives consent.
🔍 Browser-based cookie scan — Detect cookies directly from the admin dashboard, no remote service needed.
📊 Google Consent Mode v2 — Built-in support with configurable default consent states.
🛡️ Global Privacy Control (GPC) — Respect the W3C GPC opt-out signal ( navigator.globalPrivacyControl ). Non-essential cookies are auto-rejected when the visitor’s browser signals GPC, and the banner is skipped while the settings badge stays accessible.
🍪 Cookie categories — 6 categories (required, statistics, statistics-anonymous, marketing, unclassified, preferences) with per-category activation, locking, and visibility controls.
🚫 Visibility rules — Exclude specific paths (e.g. /checkout, /my-account/*) from showing the banner.
⚙️ Settings button — Configurable floating button so visitors can change their preferences at any time.
👁️ Live preview — See your banner changes in real time while configuring.
Compliance & Standards
✅ IAB TCF 2.2 — Officially registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) with CMP ID 463.
🛡️ GDPR & ePrivacy — Fully compliant with EU privacy regulations.
🌐 W3C GPC — Honors the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal.
🔌 WP Consent API — Compatible with the WordPress Consent API for seamless integration with other plugins.
Shortcode
📋 Use [acm_cookie_list] to display an organized list of all detected cookies on any page or post.
Cache Compatibility
⚡ Tested and compatible with WP Rocket, WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, SG Optimizer, and WP Fastest Cache.
About AdSimple
AdSimple is a provider of privacy and consent management solutions based in Austria. As a registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) under the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) with CMP ID 463, AdSimple helps website owners comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
Learn more:
Consent Manager
Datenschutz Generator AT
Datenschutz Generator DE
Impressum Generator AT
Impressum Generator DE
See it in action
Screenshots & previews.
Cookie consent banner on the frontend of your WordPress websiteCookie settings dialog for visitorsConsent Manager decision screen — connect with AdSimple or start local setupConsent Manager wizard — Design tab with position, layout and color themesConsent Manager wizard — Design tab with popup effects and settings buttonConsent Manager wizard — Texts tab for banner title, text and button labelsConsent Manager wizard — Cookies tab with cookie categoriesConsent Manager wizard — Settings tab for consent validity and visibilityConsent Manager wizard — Features tab for Google Consent Mode v2 and Global Privacy Control (GPC)Consent Manager wizard — Review tab with configuration summary
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Gettingstarted.
Automatic installation
01In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin .
02Search for AdSimple .
03Click Install Now , then Activate .
04You will be redirected to the Consent Manager setup screen.
After activation
The plugin presents you with two options:
Option A — Local Setup (recommended for quick start):
05Click Local Setup on the decision screen.
06Walk through the visual wizard: pick a design, customize texts, configure cookie categories, adjust settings, and enable features like Google Consent Mode v2.
07Click Publish Banner on the Review tab.
08Your cookie banner is now live on your website.
Option B — Connect with AdSimple:
09Click Connect with AdSimple on the decision screen.
10Enter your AdSimple ID (found in your Consent Manager dashboard ).
11Click Save .
12Your banner is managed centrally through your AdSimple account.
You can switch between these modes at any time.
Manual installation
13Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.
14Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin .
15Upload the ZIP file and click Install Now , then Activate Plugin .
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Frequently asked questions.
Do I need an AdSimple account to use this plugin?
No. Since version 2.2.0, you can set up and run a fully functional cookie consent banner entirely within WordPress using the built-in wizard. An AdSimple account is optional and provides additional features like automatic legal text updates and remote cookie scanning.
What is the Local Setup?
The Local Setup lets you configure your cookie banner directly in your WordPress admin using a visual wizard with six tabs (Design, Texts, Cookies, Settings, Features, Review). No external account is needed.
What is the difference between Local Setup and connecting with AdSimple?
With Local Setup , everything is configured and stored in WordPress. With AdSimple connection , the banner configuration is managed centrally on adsimple.at, which provides additional features like monthly remote cookie scans and automatic legal text updates. Both options produce a GDPR-compliant banner.
How do I customize the banner design?
In the wizard’s Design tab, you can choose from 16 color themes, 3 layouts (Classic, Block, Wireframe), and 6 positions (popup, bottom bar, corners, top bar). You can also set custom colors for every element, configure drop shadow effects, and add a settings button.
What is the browser-based cookie scan?
The Cookies tab includes a quick scan feature that detects cookies on your website directly from your browser. No remote service is required. Found cookies are automatically assigned to categories.
Does the plugin support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes. In the Features tab, you can enable Google Consent Mode v2 and configure the default consent state (denied or granted). The plugin sets the appropriate consent signals before any Google scripts load.
Can I display a list of cookies on my website?
Yes. Use the shortcode [acm_cookie_list] on any page or post to display an organized list of all detected cookies.
Is the plugin compatible with caching plugins?
Yes. The plugin is tested with WP Rocket, WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, SG Optimizer, and WP Fastest Cache. Cache is automatically cleared when banner settings change.
How does script blocking work?
When using the local banner, third-party scripts are automatically blocked until the visitor gives consent. A blocking runtime script is injected early in the page head (before other scripts load) to prevent unauthorized tracking.
Can I exclude certain pages from showing the banner?
Yes. In the Settings tab, you can define visibility rules to exclude specific paths (e.g. /checkout, /my-account/*) from displaying the cookie banner.
How long is consent valid?
You can configure the consent validity between 1 and 365 days in the Settings tab. After the configured period, visitors will be asked for consent again.
Can I switch from Local Setup to AdSimple (or vice versa)?
Yes. You can connect to AdSimple at any time from the plugin settings, or disconnect to switch back to the local banner.
Is the Consent Manager compatible with all WordPress themes?
Yes. The cookie banner is rendered independently of your theme and works with all WordPress themes.
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