Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… vs WP Comment Policy Checkbox (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
900K+ active installs
Free
WP Comment Policy Checkbox
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Comment Policy Checkbox has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) while Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… leads in active installations (900K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… has accumulated 36M+ total downloads while WP Comment Policy Checkbox has 53K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… | WP Comment Policy Checkbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3,021 | ◄ | 14 |
| Active Installs | 900K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 36M+ | ◄ | 53K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2018 | |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9.6+ | 3.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.16 | 0.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… averaged approximately 35,562 daily downloads while WP Comment Policy Checkbox averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
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.
WP Comment Policy Checkbox Reviews
Better than native solutions from wordpress
I like it more than the wordpress solution with cookie consent, because the consent is stored in the database. It works as long you use the native WordPress comment form. You just have to add the link
Sencillo y efectivo
Sencillo de configurar, muy útil y efectivo. Excelente y recomendable.
Great Lightweight Consent Plugin for WordPress Comment
It works for native WordPress comment form. Once installed it is ready to use (just need to link your privacy policy page but it works without the page). Just in case, this plugin settings is availabl
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