GDPR tools: Cookie notice + privacy icon

GDPR tools: Cookie notice + privacy

by fhwebdesign

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54 Quality Score
Active Installs
17/30

6,000 active installs is modest, landing it well below every listed alternative and indicating a niche, likely German-market user base.

Update Freshness
7/25

It was updated in February 2025 and tested against WordPress 6.7.5, but the 40/25 score suggests inconsistency in long-term update cadence.

User Rating
15/15

A perfect 100 from only 6 ratings is encouraging but statistically thin, so the signal is weak.

Support Health
8/15

Zero support threads opened and zero resolved is impossible to interpret meaningfully, though it may simply reflect the small user base rather than responsive help.

WP Compatibility
8/15

Tested with WordPress 6.7.5 and supports PHP 6.5, but the 50/15 score flags gaps in broader compatibility assurance.

Scores higher than 5% of indexed plugins

About

Adds a full customizable bar with cookie notice and integrated notice to privacy policy

Active Installs 6k+
Rating ★★★★★ 5/5
Last Updated 2025-02-24 6:49am GMT
Requires WordPress 4.9.3+
Tested Up To 6.7.7
Requires PHP 6.5+
✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

Adds a customizable cookie notice bar to your WordPress site along with an integrated link to your privacy policy. It is designed to help site owners meet GDPR/DSGVO consent notification requirements with minimal setup.

Who It's For

Small German or EU-based sites that need a lightweight, no-frills cookie banner solution and don't expect ongoing support. Best suited for hobby sites, simple brochure sites, or businesses with very basic consent needs.

Who Should Skip It

Anyone running a commercial site that handles complex consent flows, third-party tracking opt-outs, or multi-jurisdiction compliance should skip this. With only 6,000 installs, a 57.11 quality score, and zero support threads resolved, it lacks the track record and depth of established alternatives.

The Bottom Line

GDPR tools: Cookie notice + privacy covers the basics but offers little beyond a simple banner and privacy link. With a thin track record, no demonstrated support, and a 57.11 overall score, most site owners will be better served by Complianz or GDPR Cookie Compliance. It is a viable fallback for very small German sites that want an ultra-lightweight option, but not a first-choice compliance tool.

Tags

cookie datenschutz dsgvo hinweis tools