Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent vs Smart Cookie Kit (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent

Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent

4.8(1,610)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Smart Cookie Kit

Smart Cookie Kit

5(40)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Smart Cookie Kit has a higher user rating (5/5 from 40 reviews) while Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent has accumulated 27M+ total downloads while Smart Cookie Kit has 61K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit5/5
Total Reviews
1,610Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit40
Active Installs
1.0M+Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit3.0K+
Total Downloads
27M+Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit61K+
Support Resolution
74%Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie KitN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoComplianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit2 years ago
First Released
2018Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit2015
Age
8 yearsComplianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit4.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kitfalse+
Business Model
FreeComplianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie KitFree
Latest Version
7.4.5Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent
Smart Cookie Kit2.3.2

Rating Breakdown

Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent

4.8/5(1,610 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Smart Cookie Kit

5/5(40 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Reviews

by laurafederici

Good Job!

User-friendly and easy to customize

by 2Flow2

Good for cookie pop ups

Been using this for a few months now, pretty happy with it so far. We’re using it to present a pop-up to our users about data tracking now that we’ve implemented a Meta Pixel for our social media. I l

by manos555

The best legal assistant.

I used Complianz for my project and it’s a lifesaver.It’s reliable, professional, and very easy to set up even as a non-technical person.5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Smart Cookie Kit Reviews

by Anonymous User 22010777

Perfect

Simple and blocks correct cookies. My recommendation!

by Rossella Bianchi

Ottimo funzionamento e personalizzazione

Con questo plugin – che tecnicamente funziona molto bene – sono in grado di dare facilmente un aspetto professionale con un design unico ai siti che realizzo.

by lukiluke

Grandi potenzialità.

Uno dei migliori plugin in circolazione. Per la perfezione mancano solo alcuni elementi che sono certo lo renderebbero il migliore in assoluto. Il pulsante di chiusura (la famosa X che il legislatore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent or Smart Cookie Kit more popular?
Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent has 1.0M+ active installations while Smart Cookie Kit has 3.0K+. Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent or Smart Cookie Kit?
Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,610 reviews, while Smart Cookie Kit has a 5/5 rating from 40 reviews.
Are Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent and Smart Cookie Kit free?
Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent is free and Smart Cookie Kit is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent or Smart Cookie Kit?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent was last updated 2 weeks ago and Smart Cookie Kit was last updated 2 years ago.

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