CookieFrame – Cookie Consent & Compliance

Description

CookieFrame adds a free, fully customizable cookie consent banner to your WordPress site. It automatically detects your visitor’s location and shows the right compliance framework – no coding or legal expertise required.

Features:

  • Free – No credit card required. Get started with a free CookieFrame account
  • Auto geo-detection – Automatically shows GDPR, CCPA, or a simple notice banner based on the visitor’s country
  • Script blocking – Blocks third-party scripts (analytics, ads, etc.) until the visitor gives consent
  • Multi-language – Fully translatable banner text to match your audience’s language
  • Google Consent Mode v2 – Automatically updates Google tags with consent state for accurate analytics
  • Automatic cookie scanning – CookieFrame scans your site and categorizes cookies for you
  • Customizable design – Configure banner style, colors, layout, position, and text from the CookieFrame dashboard
  • Async loading – Zero impact on page speed (under 30 KB, loaded asynchronously)
  • WP Consent API compatible – Integrates with the WordPress Consent API standard
  • Shortcodes – Add “Cookie Settings” and “Do Not Sell” links anywhere on your site

This plugin connects your WordPress site to CookieFrame, a cookie consent management platform. Cookie scanning, consent storage, and banner customization are all handled by the CookieFrame platform.

Setup Guide:

New to CookieFrame? Our WordPress installation guide walks you through the full setup – from creating your free account to getting your consent banner live in minutes.

Useful Links:

Important: Installing this plugin is one part of a privacy compliance strategy – it is not a substitute for legal advice. Your site’s compliance with GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations depends on many factors beyond a consent banner: what cookies and trackers you use, how you handle personal data, your privacy policy, and your specific legal context. We recommend reviewing your setup with a qualified professional to confirm it meets your obligations.

External Services

This plugin connects to the CookieFrame service to deliver cookie consent management. The following data is transmitted to CookieFrame servers at https://cookieframe.com:

  • Domain validation – When you enter a Domain ID in settings, your Domain ID is sent to https://cookieframe.com/api/integrations/wordpress/validate/{domainId} to verify it and retrieve your domain name. Only the Domain ID is transmitted.
  • Account registration – When registering from the plugin settings page, your email address and site URL are sent to https://cookieframe.com/api/integrations/wordpress/register to create your account and domain.
  • Connection status – After connecting, the plugin checks your domain’s status via https://cookieframe.com/api/integrations/wordpress/status/{domainId} using your Domain ID and API key. This returns cookie counts, consent stats, and compliance information.
  • Email verification – If you register from the plugin, a verification email is sent. The resend function calls https://cookieframe.com/api/integrations/wordpress/resend-verification with your Domain ID and API key.
  • Visitor-side widget – Visitors’ browsers load the CookieFrame consent widget script from https://cookieframe.com/api/widget/{domainId}/script.js. This request includes the visitor’s IP address and browser information as standard HTTP request metadata. The IP address is used for geo-detection to determine the applicable privacy framework (GDPR, CCPA, or notice).

This plugin will not function without a connection to the CookieFrame service.

Screenshots

  • Settings page – connect your domain, enter your Domain ID, and configure script placement and page exclusions.
  • Inline registration – create a free CookieFrame account directly from the plugin settings without leaving WordPress.
  • Dashboard widget – view your consent stats and connection status at a glance from the WordPress admin dashboard.
  • Cookie consent banner on the frontend (GDPR opt-in mode).
  • Cookie preferences panel – visitors can manage their consent choices by category.

Installation

  1. Install and activate the plugin from the WordPress plugin directory (or upload the cookieframe folder to wp-content/plugins/).
  2. Go to Settings > CookieFrame and create a free account or enter your existing Domain ID.
  3. The consent banner is now live on your site.

FAQ

Is CookieFrame free?

Yes. CookieFrame offers a free plan that covers the essentials for most sites. You can create a free account at cookieframe.com – no credit card required.

Do I need a CookieFrame account?

Yes. CookieFrame handles cookie scanning, consent storage, and banner customization. You can create a free account directly from the plugin settings page.

Where do I find my Domain ID?

Log in to your CookieFrame dashboard, select your domain, and copy the 8-character Domain ID shown in the setup instructions. You can also connect directly from the plugin by entering your email and site URL.

Does the banner slow down my site?

No. The CookieFrame widget is under 30 KB, loads asynchronously, and does not block page rendering.

Is this plugin compatible with caching plugins?

Yes. The script tag is injected directly into your page HTML, so it works with all WordPress caching plugins.

How do I add a “Cookie Settings” link to my footer?

Use the shortcode [cookieframe-preferences] in any page, post, or widget. You can also use [cookieframe-preferences text="Manage Cookies"] to customize the link text.

Does this work with Google Tag Manager?

Yes. CookieFrame supports Google Consent Mode v2 out of the box. There is also an official CookieFrame GTM template for advanced setups.

Is CookieFrame compatible with the WP Consent API?

Yes. CookieFrame is a registered WP Consent API provider. When the WP Consent API plugin is active, CookieFrame automatically broadcasts consent decisions to the rest of WordPress – so compatible plugins (analytics, chat widgets, advertising) will respect your visitors’ choices without any extra configuration.

Which privacy laws does CookieFrame cover?

CookieFrame auto-detects visitor location and applies the correct framework: GDPR for EU/EEA visitors, CCPA for California residents, and a simple acknowledgment notice for other regions.

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Contributors & Developers

“CookieFrame – Cookie Consent & Compliance” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.0.1

  • Fix: “Invalid domain ID format” during setup. Plugin now uses a dedicated server-to-server validation endpoint and accepts both the 8-character short Domain ID and the full UUID.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • Domain ID validation and inline registration.
  • Script injection with head/footer placement option.
  • Page/post exclusion support.
  • Shortcodes: [cookieframe-preferences] and [cookieframe-do-not-sell].
  • WP Consent API integration.