CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… vs Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie…
1.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
900K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 3,201 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 900K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… has accumulated 45M+ total downloads while Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… has 36M+. CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… has a higher support resolution rate (60% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3,201 | ◄ | 3,021 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 900K+ |
| Total Downloads | 45M+ | ◄ | 36M+ |
| Support Resolution | 60% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 6 days ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Age | 14 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0.0+ | 4.9.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.0 | 2.5.16 |
Rating Breakdown
CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie…
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… averaged approximately 5,914 daily downloads while Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… averaged 35,562.
Recent Reviews
CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… Reviews
Very good
It’s a pretty polished experience and works as intended.I would like to see better customization options in the future.
Unusable
Used this plugin yesterday on another site with the WordPress-based interface and everything worked smoothly. Installed it again today and was forced into the new cloud-based system. The experience
Remove feature every update to make it premium.
Not consummer friendly at all. Don’t use the free version. I recommand to search for an alternative.
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… Reviews
Easy Cookie Setup
Installed it to handle the cookie notice on my site. The setup was pretty simple, and it started working right away. Good options to customize the banner, too. Overall works well for my needs. tnx dev
The plugin modifies JavaScript
I have a website with several flipbooks. When a user accepts or declines the banner, [Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR / CCPA] modifies a JavaScript file, and the flipbooks no longer load. I deacti
Low threshold and scary email
After the, low, threshold is reached they will send you emails hinting that you’ll get fined and try to scare you into buying a pro license. Untrustworthy behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… or Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… more popular?
Which has better ratings — CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… or Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…?
Are CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… and Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… free?
Which plugin has better support — CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie… or Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.