CookieAdmin is a lightweight WordPress plugin for cookie consent and privacy compliance. It lets you show a branded banner, collect and store user consent in your own database, scan and categorize cookies, and enable Google Consent Mode v2 for Analytics and Ads. It supports GDPR and US state privacy laws, offers multilingual UI, and includes accessibility-compliant components. 
How It Works
- Install & activate the CookieAdmin plugin in WordPress.
- Customize the banner layout, position, text, and buttons. Add Accept All, Reject All, and Customize. 
- Scan cookies to detect active cookies, then categorize them (Necessary, Functional, Analytical, Unknown). 
- Record consent in your WP database with an anonymized IP, consent status, country, and timestamp. Export logs to CSV for audits. 
- Enable Consent Mode v2 to pass consent signals to Google Analytics, Ads, and Tag Manager. 
Key Features
- Customizable banner & modal with preview, brand colors, positions, and editable text. 
- Cookie scanner that lists name, expiry, path, domain, secure flag, and more. 
- Granular consent choices including Accept All, Reject All, and per-category preferences. 
- Self-hosted consent logs stored in your WordPress database, with CSV export. 
- Anonymized IP + country detection to meet compliance and keep useful context. 
- Google Consent Mode v2 integration for GA, Ads, and GTM. 
- Accessibility compliant with ADA, EAA, and WCAG. 
- Multilingual interface with support for 17+ languages. 
- Supports GDPR and US state laws with a simple configuration. 
Technical Details
- Plugin: CookieAdmin – Cookie Consent Banner (by Softaculous). 
- Storage model: Fully self-hosted; consent data saved in your WP database. 
- Scanner & categories: Detects cookies and lets you group them for user selection. 
- Compliance & accessibility: GDPR, US state laws, ADA/EAA/WCAG. 
- Google Consent Mode v2: One-toggle enablement in settings. 
- Languages: 17 supported languages available. 
- Plans: Free and paid tiers available; see pricing for limits and inclusions. 
Who It’s For
- Store owners who want a fast, branded consent banner with clear logs.
- Publishers running Google Analytics or Ads who need Consent Mode v2.
- Agencies rolling out a consistent, self-hosted CMP across multiple sites.
Setup Tips
- Keep the first line of the banner simple. Link to a clear cookie policy in the modal.
- Show category descriptions so users understand the impact of each toggle.
- After scanning, remove or rename unknown cookies to reduce confusion.
- Export logs monthly and keep them with your compliance docs. 
CookieAdmin is a lightweight WordPress cookie consent plugin with a customizable banner, cookie scanner, self-hosted consent logs, multilingual UI, and Consent Mode v2.- Official Website
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