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 /…

Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…

4.8(3,021)

900K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 days ago
View Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
VS
WP Comment Policy Checkbox

WP Comment Policy Checkbox

5(14)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP Comment Policy Checkbox

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

Rating
4.8/5Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox5/5
Total Reviews
3,021Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox14
Active Installs
900K+Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox6.0K+
Total Downloads
36M+Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox53K+
Support Resolution
0%Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy CheckboxN/A
Last Updated
6 days agoCookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox1 year ago
First Released
2013Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox2018
Age
13 yearsCookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox8 years
WP Requires
4.9.6+Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox3.0.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox5.4+
Business Model
FreeCookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy CheckboxFree
Latest Version
2.5.16Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…
WP Comment Policy Checkbox0.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /…

4.8/5(3,021 reviews)
5
94%
4
1%
3
0%
2
1%
1
4%

WP Comment Policy Checkbox

5/5(14 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… Reviews

by Luke

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

by Umberto

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

by dendenzilla

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

by winterfjell

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

by AlvaroC

Sencillo y efectivo

Sencillo de configurar, muy útil y efectivo. Excelente y recomendable.

by jamestanjames

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… or WP Comment Policy Checkbox more popular?
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… has 900K+ active installations while WP Comment Policy Checkbox has 6.0K+. Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… or WP Comment Policy Checkbox?
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… has a 4.8/5 rating from 3,021 reviews, while WP Comment Policy Checkbox has a 5/5 rating from 14 reviews.
Are Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… and WP Comment Policy Checkbox free?
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… is free and WP Comment Policy Checkbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… or WP Comment Policy Checkbox?
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?
Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR /… was last updated 6 days ago and WP Comment Policy Checkbox was last updated 1 year ago.

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