CookieYes
The lowest-friction option if your site already runs on WordPress.
Reviewed by Adnan Agic, Conversion Tracking and Measurement ArchitectFree tier available, no credit card required
A lightweight plugin-first option that installs cleanly on WordPress and other CMS platforms without much manual configuration.
CookieYes was founded in 2018 in Milton Keynes, UK, starting life as a WordPress plugin for GDPR compliance before expanding into a full consent management platform. It's reportedly bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds on record, which likely explains its consistently budget-friendly pricing relative to venture-backed competitors. The WordPress.org plugin directory alone shows 1 million+ active installs with a 4.8/5 rating across 3,228 reviews; the company states 2 million+ websites use CookieYes across WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, and other platforms combined as of 2026.
What CookieYes does particularly well is WordPress-native depth without sacrificing breadth elsewhere, its scanning and consent-log processing run in the cloud rather than bloating the WordPress database, and it has genuine dedicated support for Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, Blogger, Drupal, Joomla, Kartra, and Kajabi. In July 2026 it became the exclusive consent management partner bundled into Cloudways' managed WordPress hosting dashboard, and it was an early mover on offering an MCP server so AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT can check banner status or run scans via natural language.
“3,228 reviews, the largest and most directly verifiable sample of any tool we cover”
— WordPress.org review, 4.8/5
Worth knowing: Non-WordPress setup is noticeably less polished
What CookieYes does well
- ✓ Native WordPress plugin, no manual script embedding
- ✓ Automated scan auto-categorizes most cookies on install
- ✓ Affordable paid tiers if you outgrow the free plan
- ✓ Quick to set up on other CMS platforms too, not WordPress-only
Where it falls short
- − Non-WordPress setup is noticeably less polished
- − Fewer legal-team-oriented features than Osano or Usercentrics
- − Pricing is per domain, not a flat multi-domain plan, unlike Enzuzo
- − Scanner accuracy is the most repeated complaint in third-party reviews
Who should skip it: Skip it if you manage many domains and want one flat multi-site price, or need deep legal/audit tooling, Osano or Usercentrics fit that better.
Key features
Multiple banner formats
Floating box, popup, banner, dedicated preference center, and a CCPA-style "Do Not Sell" opt-out link, all with custom CSS/branding and a live mobile/tablet/desktop preview before publishing.
Automated scanning with AI categorization
One-click site scans auto-detect and categorize cookies, with AI-based classification for unrecognized ones; scan depth (100 to 8,000 pages) and scan frequency scale with plan.
IAB TCF v2.3 support
CookieYes is a Google-certified CMP for TCF and offers a one-click migration path from v2.2 to v2.3, plus support for Google's Additional Consent Mode for ad vendors outside the IAB Global Vendor List.
Consent Mode and Global Privacy Control
Supports Google Consent Mode v2 and Microsoft's UET Consent Mode, and auto-detects the browser-level Global Privacy Control signal to apply an opt-out automatically where it's present.
WordPress-native architecture
Scan and consent-log processing run in the cloud instead of the WordPress database, with WCAG 2.1 AA accessible banners and integration with the WP Consent API so other plugins respect the visitor's choice.
Genuine multi-CMS coverage
Beyond WordPress: documented, dedicated support for Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, Blogger, Drupal, Joomla, Kartra, and Kajabi, plus a CMS-agnostic snippet for Webflow or custom HTML.
Developer API
A Consent Banner Action API for programmatically triggering accept/reject states, and a getCkyConsent() JavaScript function to read a visitor's consent status by category in custom code.
MCP server for AI assistants
Launched in 2026, lets tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot check banner status, run scans, or adjust banner configuration via natural language. CookieYes states it does not expose consent logs, cookie values, or personal data through this integration.
Pricing
5,000 pageviews/mo, 100-page scans, 5 scans/mo, basic customization
100,000 pageviews (+$0.30/1,000 over), 600-page scans, multi-user access, chat support
300,000 pageviews, 4,000-page scans, geo-targeting, monthly scheduled scans, IAB TCF v2.3
Unlimited pageviews, 8,000-page scans, weekly scheduled scans, remove CookieYes branding, scan behind login
Agency Partner Program with reported partner discounts and a centralized multi-client dashboard
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Pricing is self-reported by CookieYes and changes over time, verify current details on their site before purchasing.
Integrations
What reviewers say
3,228 reviews, the largest and most directly verifiable sample of any tool we cover
~298 reviews; scanner accuracy is the most repeated criticism despite the high overall score
45 reviews; sub-scores: ease of use 4.5, customer service 4.8, features 4.5, value for money 4.7
Frequently asked questions
Is CookieYes free?
Yes, a free tier exists per domain, capped at 5,000 monthly pageviews and 100-page scans, enough for a small single-page or brochure site.
Is CookieYes only for WordPress?
No. It started as a WordPress plugin and that's still its deepest integration, but it also has dedicated support for Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Weebly, Blogger, Drupal, Joomla, and Kartra/Kajabi, plus a generic snippet for anything else.
Does CookieYes support IAB TCF?
Yes, TCF v2.3 with a one-click migration path from v2.2, and it holds Google CMP certification.
How does CookieYes pricing scale across multiple sites?
Per domain, per month, there's no flat multi-domain plan outside its Agency Partner Program, which is a meaningful difference from Enzuzo's flat multi-domain pricing if you run several sites.
Does CookieYes support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes, along with Microsoft's UET Consent Mode and automatic detection of the Global Privacy Control browser signal.
CookieYes
The lowest-friction option if your site already runs on WordPress.
This review reflects our own testing methodology (see how we test) and includes an affiliate link, see our affiliate disclosure. Pricing and features change over time; verify current details on the vendor's site before purchasing.