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Kansleri Cookie Consent

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: Three banner styles: bottom bar, cent

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PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.

CompatibilityRequires WordPress 6.0 and PHP 7.4.

SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 17, 2026

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Features:

Three banner styles: bottom bar, centered modal, corner popup
Customizable colors, texts, and button labels
Plugin or Theme typography mode for consistent banner styling (Plugin style is the default)
Four consent categories: Necessary, Analytics, Marketing, Preferences
Script auto-blocking — prevents third-party scripts from running until consent is given, including WordPress-enqueued scripts and raw HTML scripts from page builders (Bricks, Elementor, custom code injectors)
YouTube & Vimeo iframe blocking — video embeds are blocked until marketing cookies are accepted, with a user-friendly placeholder (can be turned off)
Block by address — hold back any other script, such as a widget the plugin does not recognize, by part of its address until the visitor accepts the category you choose, with an optional placeholder where it would show content
Reviews widgets — the Trustmary reviews widget waits for analytics consent, with a placeholder and accept button in its place
Google Consent Mode v2 integration with automatic default/update signals, in Basic mode (Google tags wait for consent) or Advanced mode (Google tags load right away with consent denied)
GTM dataLayer push on consent changes
Integration tab recommends Google Site Kit (Google’s official WordPress plugin) for installing Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, so Consent Mode v2 signals work out of the box without manual GTM snippet management
Built-in cookie scanner that auto-identifies common cookies (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, WordPress core, and more) — including cookies from consent-blocked scripts via service inference
AI-assisted cookie descriptions — copy a prompt, paste into an AI tool, import the result
AI-assisted policy page generation — generate a complete cookie/privacy policy page with one prompt

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Frequently asked questions.

Does this plugin support Google Consent Mode v2?

Yes. When enabled under the Integration tab, the plugin outputs consent defaults in <head> before any other scripts, and sends consent update signals whenever a visitor changes their preferences. If Google Site Kit is active, the plugin works alongside Site Kit’s own consent defaults.

By default the plugin uses Basic Consent Mode: the Google tag and Google Tag Manager are blocked until the visitor accepts. Turn on Advanced Consent Mode on the Integration tab to load them right away with consent denied. They then set no cookies until the visitor accepts and send Google only cookieless pings, which Google Analytics and Google Ads use to model the missing data. Other tracking scripts stay blocked until consent in both modes.

How does the cookie scanner work?

The scanner loads your homepage in a hidden iframe, reads cookies from the browser, and also infers expected cookies from tracking scripts detected on your site (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, HubSpot, etc.) — even when those scripts are blocked until consent. Known cookies are added automatically; unknown cookies are presented for categorization with an AI-assisted workflow. Expected cookies are also synced when you open the Cookies tab and during the daily cron check.

Does it work with WPML or Polylang?

Yes. When WPML or Polylang is active, you can set per-language banner texts, cookie descriptions, banner style, colors, and policy page. Two workflows are supported for banner texts:

Switch to a secondary language in the admin bar, edit the General tab, and save — texts are stored per language ( kncc_texts_{lang} ) and take priority.
With WPML String Translation, translate the [kncc_settings]* admin text strings. Those translations are used when no per-language override is saved for that language.

If neither is set, the plugin falls back to that language’s own plugin defaults (English if the language is not yet translated). Banner texts are never copied blindly from the default language. Non-text settings (colors, style) still inherit from the default language unless overridden. Cookie names, categories, providers, and durations are shared across all languages.

Does it work with Google Site Kit?

Yes. The plugin detects Site Kit automatically. Site Kit’s consent mode sets denied defaults for its own regions (currently the EEA, the UK and Switzerland); this plugin adds a denied default for all other visitors and sends consent updates when visitors make a choice. Consent Mode v2 is forced on when Site Kit is active.

Does it work with WP Consent API?

Yes. When the WP Consent API plugin is active, consent status is automatically shared with other plugins that support the API.

How are consent statistics tracked?

Statistics are tracked server-side via lightweight AJAX calls when visitors make a consent choice. No personal data, IP addresses, or tracking cookies are used. Only daily aggregates (accept/reject/custom counts) are stored.

Does it block YouTube and Vimeo embeds?

Yes. YouTube and Vimeo iframes are automatically blocked until the visitor accepts marketing cookies. A placeholder is shown in place of the video with an “Accept marketing cookies” button. If the visitor has already accepted cookies via the consent banner, videos load normally without any placeholder. You can turn embed blocking off on the Script Blocking tab.

How do I add a cookie settings link to my footer?

Use the shortcode [kncc_cookie_settings] in any widget, page, or template. You can customize the link text with [kncc_cookie_settings text="Manage cookies"] . The shortcode is also shown with a copy button in the plugin settings page.

What happens when the plugin is uninstalled?

All plugin options ( kncc_settings , kncc_cookies , kncc_consent_stats , kncc_incomplete_cookies , kncc_show_activation_notice , kncc_defaults_localized , kncc_cron_error , kncc_blocked_scripts , kncc_custom_blocked_scripts , kncc_blocked_url_patterns , migration flags, and per-language kncc_texts_* / kncc_cookie_descriptions_* options), the consent log table, and the daily cron schedule are removed from the database. Your WordPress Privacy Policy page is never deleted.

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Kansleri Cookie Consent

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