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Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode / 4.5.0
Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode v4.5.0
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1 # Cookie banner plugin for WordPress – Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics #
2 * Contributors: cookiebot,phpgeekdk,aytac
3 * Tags: WordPress cookie banner, GDPR, privacy compliance, cookie policy, cmp
4 * Requires at least: 4.4
5 * Tested up to: 6.7.1
6 * Stable tag: 4.5.0
7 * Requires PHP: 5.6
8 * License: GPLv2 or later
9
10 Cookiebot CMP WordPress cookie banner and cookie policy generator - comply with the major data protection laws (GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, LGPD, etc.)
11
12 ## Description ##
13
14 Cookiebot Consent Management Platform (CMP) provides an **easy to use and fully automated** cookie banner for WordPress sites. It enables compliance with the GDPR, DMA, LGPD, CCPA and other privacy regulations. It also helps **build trust with website visitors** by giving them more control over their personal data.
15
16 Cookiebot CMP is one of the few WordPress cookie consent plugins that seamlessly integrates with **Google Tag Manager** and **Google Consent Mode** to help ensure you get higher quality, more compliant data. It's highly customizable, easy to implement and enables you to automate compliant user consent collection and signaling on your websites. Cookiebot CMP uses **industry-leading scanning technology** to detect and control all cookies and trackers on your website, minimizing the risk of noncompliance.
17
18 Cookiebot CMP and the WordPress Plugin are designed to be used by both technical and non-technical teams that value automation and reliable scalability.
19
20 ## Features ##
21
22 **💫 Highly customizable**
23
24 Customize your WordPress cookie banner to match your site design and optimize user experience. Enable visitors to opt in or out of individual cookie categories.
25
26 **🚀 Automated cookie scan**
27
28 Employ regular automated scanning to detect and update cookies and tracking technologies in use on your website to keep notifications and compliance up to date.
29
30 **🌟 Automated cookie policy**
31
32 Create your cookie policy effortlessly. Publish our automatically updated cookie declaration on your privacy page.
33 Your cookie policy will remain detailed and accurate at all times. Visitors stay informed about your cookie use as required by data privacy laws, and can make better data privacy choices.
34
35 **�
36 Integration with Google Consent Mode**
37
38 Keep running EU advertising campaigns with the seamless Google Consent Mode integration. Collect valid user consent that’s signaled to Google Ads and Google Analytics to ensure continued conversion tracking and analytics optimization.
39
40 [Learn more](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016047000-Cookiebot-and-Google-Consent-Mode)
41
42 **⚡ Automatic cookie blocking**
43
44 Automatically block cookies and trackers until user consent is obtained.
45
46 **🌎 Compliance with regulations and frameworks**
47
48 Our WordPress cookie banner enables you to comply with the following regulations and frameworks:
49
50 - GDPR (DSGVO, EU)
51 - DMA (EU)
52 - ePrivacy Directive (EU)
53 - LGPD (Brazil)
54 - POPIA (South Africa)
55 - CCPA and CPRA (California)
56 - VCDPA (Virginia)
57 - TCF v2.2 (EU)
58
59 **🇺🇸 CCPA and CPRA compliance setup**
60
61 To comply with the CCPA and CPRA, add a "Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information" link to the cookie policy declaration.
62
63 **🔗Easy integration with CMS platforms**
64
65 The Cookiebot CMP can be integrated seamlessly with all popular CMS platforms, such as WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, Adobe Experience Manager [and more](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000838214-Other-installation-guides).
66
67 **🟠 Consent widget**
68
69 Enable visitors to update their consent with our user-friendly widget.
70
71 **🔒 Secure data storage**
72
73 Securely store user consent data in our cloud-based environment, with EU-based servers.
74
75 **📥 Data download option**
76
77 Comply with data subject requests (DSRs) by providing an option to download user consent information as needed.
78
79 **💬 Supports 47+ languages**
80
81 Display the cookie banner and cookie policy in localized languages to users from all over the world for clarity and better user experience.
82
83 **Google-certified CMP**
84
85 Ensure that you can continue serving ads to users in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the UK with Cookiebot CMP. Cookiebot’s™ consent solution has been assessed and certified by Google against certification criteria focused on compliance with the IAB’s Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF). [Learn more](https://iabeurope.eu/transparency-consent-framework/).
86
87 ## Installation ##
88
89 Watch the video to learn how to install the Cookiebot CMP WordPress plugin. It’s easy! Or read our [step-by-step installation guide](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003784174-Installing-Cookiebot-CMP-on-WordPress).
90
91 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-lvuJa42P0]
92
93 Need assistance? Visit our [Help Center](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us) or [contact us](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/requests/new).
94
95 ## Support and updates ##
96
97 The Cookiebot CMP WordPress plugin is regularly updated and managed by our in-house Product Team to help you keep your business website compliant with relevant privacy regulations at all times.
98
99 If you have questions or need support with the cookie banner, visit our [Help Center](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us) or [contact us](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/requests/new).
100
101 ## Copyright and Trademarks ##
102
103 Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics is a registered trademark of Usercentrics A/S.
104
105 ## About Cookiebot™ and Usercentrics ##
106
107 In September 2021, Cybot (primary owner of the Cookiebot CMP) and Usercentrics unified their operations to create a powerful global force to provide solutions to help businesses comply with privacy regulations, protect their users’ data privacy, and continue to get the data they need for marketing operations. Our unified company is now known as Usercentrics.
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109 Usercentrics is a global market leader in the field of consent management and preference management solutions. We enable businesses to collect, manage and document user consent on websites, apps and connected platforms in order to achieve full compliance with global privacy regulations while facilitating high consent rates and building trust with their customers.
110
111 Our consent technology is trusted by public and private organizations in over 180 countries, in use on over 1.4 million websites.
112
113 [Learn more about Cookiebot CMP](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/about/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner)
114 [Learn more about Usercentrics](https://usercentrics.com/about-us/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner)
115
116 ## Screenshots ##
117
118 1. Set up the Cookiebot CMP plugin using our easy-to-navigate dashboard
119 2. Automatically block cookies and trackers until user consent is given
120 3. Easily set a Google Tag Manager ID on your site
121 4. Activate Google Consent Mode to measure conversions and collect data
122 5. Enable the IAB TCF v2.0 on your website with a single click
123 6. Set up multiple configurations to enable compliance with two or more privacy regulations at once (e.g. GDPR and CCPA)
124 7. Visit our extensive Help Center or contact us for assistance
125
126 ## Frequently Asked Questions ##
127
128 ### Is Cookiebot™ free? ###
129 Cookiebot CMP WordPress Plugin is a freemium plugin, much like Jetpack and Monsterinsights. Cookiebot™ also has a Free Plan option.
130
131 Whether the free plan is sufficient or you need a premium plan depends on two things:
132
133 1. The size of your website, i.e. the number of subpages on your website, which determines whether you are eligible for the Free Plan. For websites up to 50 subpages, you have the choice between the Free Plan and Premium Lite. [Get a quote](https://www.cookiebot.com/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner) to see which plan your site needs.
134
135 2. The features you need. The free plan **does not include** all features available in the premium plans. The free plan does not include customization of banner and cookies declaration, multiple languages, email reports, data export, geolocation, bulk consent, consent statistics, internal domain alias for development, test and staging. However, our Premium Lite package is available for only €7/month for all domains with fewer than 50 subpages, including all premium features mentioned above.
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137 When you sign up for Cookiebot CMP, you will automatically be enrolled in our free 14-day trial for one domain. During the trial, you will have access to all premium features of the Cookiebot CMP.
138
139 See all details of Cookiebot CMP [plans and pricing](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner).
140
141 ### My WordPress website has less than 50 subpages, why should I upgrade to Premium Lite? ###
142 The Premium Lite package comes with great features that enhance your cookie consent solution. Upgrading to Premium Lite after your 14-day free trial enables you to build user trust and provide an advanced, personalized user experience. Apply custom branding and geotargeting to your banner, among other features. It also gives you more control over your WordPress website’s privacy compliance with the automated monthly and daily scan reports.
143
144 ### What does Cookiebot™ count as pages? ###
145 Your pricing plan is dependent on the number of subpages the Cookiebot CMP detects on your website.
146
147 Cookiebot™ does not count image files as subpages, which could set users to a higher subscription plan. Depending on your theme, WordPress may automatically create real pages for content placed in your media library, called Attachment pages. Because these pages can contain online trackers, Cookiebot CMP includes them in your page count.
148
149 To disable the Attachment page feature in WordPress, please see the following guides:
150
151 https://themeskills.com/disable-media-attachment-pages-wordpress/
152 https://www.wpexplorer.com/disable-image-page/
153
154 ### Cookie declaration ###
155 Cookiebot CMP includes an automatically updated cookie declaration for the cookies in use on your site.
156
157 By implementing it, you can ensure that your cookie declaration is detailed and accurate at all times, as required by the GDPR. Also, the declaration automatically provides the mandatory options for the user to be able to change or withdraw consent.
158
159 For CCPA and CPRA compliance, businesses will be able to display the required “Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information” link on their cookie declaration.
160
161 To display your cookie declaration, create a new page on your website and add the shortcode to the page that’s provided by the plugin: [cookie_declaration]. Alternatively, you can incorporate it into your existing Privacy Policy.
162
163 By default, the cookie declaration is displayed in the selected Cookiebot CMP language. You are able to override this setting with a “lang” attribute in the shortcode, e.g.: [cookie_declaration lang=”de”] for a German version. Remember to add all languages used in the [Cookiebot CMP Admin Interface](https://admin.cookiebot.com/login).
164
165 ### Cookie-checker: What cookies are in use on my site? ###
166 If you are in doubt about what cookies are in use on our site, start with our free compliance test:
167
168 **[Test my site](https://www.cookiebot.com/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner)**
169
170 The test scans up to five pages of your website and sends you a complete report of the cookies and online trackers in use on these pages, including information on their provenance, purpose, and whether or not their use is compliant with EU regulations.
171
172 If you want a complete overview of the cookies and online tracking on your website, sign up for the Cookiebot CMP solution.
173
174 ### How can I set up my cookie banner with Cookiebot CMP? ###
175
176 Here is **[our step by step guide](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408356523282-Getting-started)** on how to set up your cookie banner.
177
178 ### How does Cookiebot CMP block cookies and trackers?###
179 Cookiebot CMP provides two modes to block cookies and trackers before consent has been given.
180
181 1. **Cookie auto-blocking mode** will automatically block all cookies (except for ‘strictly necessary’ cookies) until a user has given consent. [Learn more about the cookie auto-blocking mode](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009074960-Automatic-cookie-blocking).
182 2. **Cookie manual-blocking mode** requests manual adjustments to the cookie-setting scripts. [Read more about the cookie manual-blocking mode](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405978132242-Manual-cookie-blocking).
183
184 ### What is the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive? ####
185 The GDPR is the General Data Protection Regulation, an EU data privacy law enforced since May 2018. It protects EU citizens’ personal data globally and affects all organizations and websites that handle such data. If you have a website with users from the EU, and if your website uses cookies (it probably does), then you need to make your use of cookies and tracking compliant with the GDPR and obtain user consent.
186
187 See the [EU GDPR homepage](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32016R0679) for more information, or their infographic for businesses: [Data Protection: Better rules for small businesses](https://ec.europa.eu/justice/smedataprotect/index_en.htm).
188
189 The ePrivacy Directive is another EU legal instrument that specifically aims to protect EU citizens’ online data, including that from electronic communications. It is in the process of becoming a full regulation like the GDPR.
190
191 ### What is the CCPA and CPRA? ###
192 The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a state-wide law that regulates how businesses all over the world are permitted to handle the personal information of California residents. Starting from January 1, 2023 the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) comes into effect, amending and extending the CCPA.
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194 You are required to comply with the CCPA if your business:
195
196 - sells the personal information of more than 50,000 California residents per year (increased to 100,000 under the CPRA as of January 1st, 2023)
197 - as annual gross revenue exceeding USD 25 million
198 - derives more than 50 percent of annual revenue from the selling of personal information of California residents
199
200 Under the CPRA, compliance also applies to sharing as well as selling personal information. Cookies and other tracking technologies are classified as unique identifiers that form part of the CCPA’s definition of personal information.
201
202 If your business has a website, you must know and disclose to consumers, at or before the point of collection, the data you collect, via what cookies or other mechanisms, and which third parties you share it with. This can be done through the Cookiebot CMP cookie declaration that also features the required “Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information” link, so end users can opt out of having their data sold or shared.
203
204 If your website is visited by consumers under the age of 16, or you collect sensitive personal information, you are required by the CCPA and CPRA to first obtain their opt in (or consent from a parent or guardian for children). This can be done through Cookiebot CMP’s CCPA opt-in banner.
205
206 Click [here](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/what-is-ccpa/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner) to find all the details about the CCPA and CPRA and how to achieve compliance.
207
208 ### How do I make other plugins support Cookiebot™? ###
209
210 If your favorite plugin doesn’t support Cookiebot CMP you are always welcome to ask the developer to add support for it.
211
212 Send an email to the plugin developer you want to support Cookiebot™ and request that support for Cookiebot CMP be added. Cookiebot™ provides a helper function to check if there is an active, working version of Cookiebot CMP on the website.
213
214 The easiest way for a developer to implement Cookiebot CMP support is to add a check where tags are outputted to the visitor. This can be done following way:
215
216 $scriptTag = ‘‘;
217 if(function_exists(‘cookiebot_active’) && cookiebot_active()) {
218 $scriptTag = ‘<script’.cookiebot_assist(‘statistics’).’>’;
219 }
220
221 The developer of the plugin can see more details on our [Github repository](https://github.com/CybotAS/CookiebotWP).
222
223 ### Can my website become compliant once I install Cookiebot CMP? ###
224 If you use our plugin version 3.0 or later and choose the automatic implementation, Cookiebot™ enables compliance with the prior consent requirement of the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive (ePD) and similar privacy regulations for protection of user data around the world. Cookiebot CMP also enables compliance with the CCPA and CPRA through the implementation of the “Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information” link on a website’s cookie declaration, as well as the opt-in banner required if your website targets visitors under the age of 16 or processes sensitive personal information.
225
226 The default consent banner has the strictest settings possible and is suitable for obtaining consent under both the GDPR and the ePD. Make sure to adapt the consent banner design and content to fit your website. Check out our [GDPR checklist](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000917513-Ready-for-25-May-2018-GDPR-enforcement-date-A-Cookiebot-checklist-) if you have website visitors from the EU. If you are using server-side cookies, please check the [Server-side usage guide](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/developer/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner).
227
228 Be aware that Cookiebot CMP is customizable, and therefore true compliance always depends on the settings that you make within the plugin and Cookiebot CMP Admin Interface.
229
230 **Are you using the manual implementation?** Please make sure to check if you are using plugins that set cookies that require consent. If so, you have to:
231 1. Ask the plugin developers if they are planning on becoming GDPR/CCPA compliant, or if they would like to integrate with Cookiebot CMP. Check out our [Github repository](https://github.com/CybotAS/CookiebotWP), where we are developing integrations for Cookiebot CMP, until the plugin developers choose to do this themselves, or if [WP Core](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/44043) enables such functionality.
232 2. Once Cookiebot CMP is installed, you can check the cookie report to identify all cookies being set on your website. If the cookies are coming from content that you have inserted manually, you can mark up that content [as described in step 4 in our manual implementation guide](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/manual-implementation/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner). Embedded videos and iframes which that set cookies can be marked up as explained in our [iframe cookie consent with YouTube example](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003790854-Iframe-cookie-consent-with-YouTube-example).
233
234 Disclaimer: These statements do not constitute legal advice, but only serve to support and inform you about the Cookiebot CMP product. Please consult a qualified lawyer should you have any legal questions.
235
236 ### Can I use Cookiebot™ with Google Tag Manager? ###
237 Cookiebot™ works with GTM. There are two different options for setting up GTM with Cookiebot CMP:
238
239 1. Use the Google Tag Manager option in the plugin settings to enable GTM with Cookiebot. Here you also have the option to enable Google Consent Mode for GTM.
240
241 2. Add the GTM script manually or by using another plugin for your site. Should you choose one of these methods, Cookiebot CMP must not be implemented using GTM as this would result in Cookiebot being loaded twice.
242
243 If you prefer the latter method, you should select **Hide Cookie Popup** in the Cookiebot CMP WordPress Plugin settings.
244
245 [Please see our article on how to deploy Cookiebot with GTM](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360003793854-Google-Tag-Manager-deployment).
246
247 ### What is Google Consent Mode and can I use it with Cookiebot CMP? ###
248 Google Consent Mode is an open API that enables your website to run all Google services, such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ads, based on the consent status of your end users. It helps you make the best use of visitors’ data and consent and automatically signals the consent status of your website users to all Google services.
249
250 Google Consent Mode is enabled by default in the Cookiebot CMP plugin.
251 [Learn more](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016047000-Cookiebot-and-Google-Consent-Mode)
252
253 ### What is the Digital Markets Act (DMA)? ###
254 The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a regulatory framework introduced by the European Commission to regulate digital markets and address challenges to data privacy and the dominance of online tech giants. The law aims to ensure fair competition, enhance consumer protection, and promote innovation in the digital ecosystem. The DMA will have a significant impact on how large online platforms and the smaller third parties that use their services handle user consent and data. [Learn more](https://www.cookiebot.com/en/digital-markets-act-dma/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=banner).
255
256 ### Who does the Digital Markets Act apply to? ###
257 The DMA applies to companies that operate large online platforms meeting specific criteria, such as having a significant impact on digital markets, acting as intermediaries between businesses and users, and enjoying a durable position of market power with significant influence over innovation. The DMA has designated these companies as “gatekeepers”. These platforms will be subject to enhanced regulatory obligations and scrutiny under the DMA. The DMA’s requirements protect online users in the European Union, European Economic Area, and the UK. The DMA does not apply outside of these areas, even though the currently designated gatekeeper companies are headquartered in the USA and China.
258
259 The six gatekeepers designated by the European Commission are:
260
261 - Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp)
262 - Alphabet (Google, YouTube, Android)
263 - ByteDance (TikTok)
264 - Apple (iOS, Safari)
265 - Amazon
266 - Microsoft (LinkedIn, Windows PC OS)
267
268 Although the DMA applies to these gatekeepers, smaller businesses should also be aware of and understand the law, as it’ll directly impact how they use the large online platforms and services owned by gatekeepers. Business owners will be responsible for following the compliance rules imposed by digital services such as those from Google and Amazon.
269
270 ### Does Cookiebot™ integrate with WP Consent API? ###
271 Cookiebot™ is fully integrated with the WP Consent API. When your visitors give consent using Cookiebot CMP, the consent will automatically be sent to the [WP Consent API](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-consent-api/).
272
273 You can define the mapping between Cookiebot™ and the WP Consent API in the administration interface (Cookiebot WP plugin).
274
275 ### Does Cookiebot™ work with translation plugins? ###
276 Cookiebot CMP is compatible with translation plugins when you set language to **Use WordPress Language**.
277
278 ### What are add-ons and can I use them with the Cookiebot CMP plugin? ###
279 Add-ons are tools produced by an open source community of developers. They enable you to implement opt-out for cookies and trackers set by plugins without built-in consent functionality. Add-ons signal the user's consent state to other plugins. You can use them with the Cookiebot CMP plugin.
280
281 Please note that we don't take responsibility for the use of add-ons, as we do not develop them and they are not under our control. There may be times when an add-on will not work properly until it has been updated to reflect changes in the plugin that the add-on hooks into.
282
283 If your favorite plugin isn't supported, feel free to request it via our [GitHub page](https://github.com/CybotAS/CookiebotWP).
284
285
286 ## Changelog ##
287 **Cookiebot CMP Plugin will soon no longer support PHP 5. If your website still runs on this version we recommend upgrading so you can continue enjoying the features Cookiebot CMP offers.**
288
289 ### 4.5.0 ###
290 Release date: March 27th 2025
291
292 Cookiebot CMP version 4.5.0 is out! This release has some new features.
293
294 ####What's new####
295
296 * New onboarding experience: set up a fully functional GDPR-compliant cookie banner in just a few steps
297 * Automatic website scan: detects cookies and data processing services on your site right after account creation
298 * Auto-blocking enabled by default: services are automatically blocked until valid consent is obtained — no manual setup required
299 * Instant compliance: achieve GDPR compliance just by creating an account
300
301 ### 4.4.2 ###
302 Release date: March 5th 2025
303
304 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.2 is out! This release adds a bugfix.
305
306 ####Bugfixes####
307 * Fix security issue - improve authorization check on survey submission Props: [Peter Thaleikis](https://peterthaleikis.com/)
308
309 ### 4.4.1 ###
310 Release date: January 30th 2025
311
312 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.1 is out! This release adds some minor content update.
313
314 ####Other####
315 * Adds information CTAs for initial setup
316 * Updates wrong parameter sent on create account button
317
318 ### 4.4.0 ###
319 Release date: January 28th 2025
320
321 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.0 is out! This release adds a new navigability and some bugfixes.
322
323 ####What's new####
324 * New navigability for legacy and new users
325
326 ####Bugfixes####
327 * Fix content showing on options page before loading
328 * Fix GTM GCM script type on manual blocking
329
330 ### 4.3.12 ###
331 Release date: December 2nd 2024
332
333 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.12 is out! This release adds a bugfix and some minor content updates.
334
335 ####Bugfixes####
336 * Fix notice appearing on textdomain early load
337
338 ####Other####
339 * Adds implementation parameter to Cookiebot script
340 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.7.1
341 * Minor content updates
342
343 ### 4.3.11 ###
344 Release date: November 20th 2024
345
346 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.11 is out! This release adds a bugfix and some minor content updates.
347
348 ####Bugfixes####
349 * Fix plugin content showing due to blocked resources
350
351 ####Other####
352 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.7
353 * Add temporary content
354
355 ### 4.3.10 ###
356 Release date: October 9th 2024
357
358 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.10 is out! This release adds some improvements to the vendor selection and bugfix.
359
360 ####What's new####
361 * Adds vendor select all and deselect all buttons for TCF and external vendors lists
362
363 ####Bugfixes####
364 * Fix deliver of TCF version on script attribute
365
366 ### 4.3.9.1 ###
367 Release date: September 12th 2024
368
369 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.9.1 is out! This release updates some assets.
370
371 ####Other####
372 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.6.2
373 * Assets update
374
375 ### 4.3.9 ###
376 Release date: May 29th 2024
377
378 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.9 is out! This release adds a bugfix and small features. Here is the complete list of this update
379
380 ####Bugfixes####
381 * Fix deliver of blocking mode setting on multisite environment
382
383 ####Other####
384 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.5.3
385 * Updates notices logic
386 * Readme update
387
388 ### 4.3.8 ###
389 Release date: May 2nd 2024
390
391 This release updates readme content and WordPress supported version.
392
393 ####Other####
394 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.5.2
395 * Readme update
396
397 ### 4.3.7.1 ###
398 Release date: March 6th 2024
399
400 This release adds bugfixes. Here is the complete list of this update
401
402 ####Bugfixes####
403 * Fix warning showing if purpose value is not of the right type
404
405 ### 4.3.7 ###
406 Release date: March 6th 2024
407
408 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.7 is out! This release adds bugfixes and small features. Here is the complete list of this update
409
410 ####What's new####
411 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.4.3
412 * Add ignore parameter to inline scripts associated to ignored scripts Props: @jaakkolehtonen
413
414 ####Bugfixes####
415 * Fix fatal error when no purposes added to restrictions
416
417 ### 4.3.6 ###
418 Release date: February 28th 2024
419
420 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.6 is out! This release adds small features to the plugin. Here is the complete list of this update
421
422 ####Other####
423 * Add TCF script settings into the debug info
424 * Add message if IAB vendor list is offline
425 * Update translations
426
427 ### 4.3.5 ###
428 Release date: February 14th 2024
429
430 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.5 is out! This release adds custom settings to the TCF integration and removes the TCF version selector. Here is the complete list of this update
431
432 ####What's new####
433 * Add TCF integration custom settings
434
435 ####Other####
436 * Removes TCF version selector
437 * Update translations
438
439 ### 4.3.4 ###
440 Release date: November 30th 2023
441
442 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.4 is out! This release adds Google Consent Mode v2 support and updates content. Here is the complete list of this update
443
444 ####What's new####
445 * Google Consent Mode v2 support
446
447 ####Other####
448 * Removes temporal banner
449 * Update readme content
450
451 ### 4.3.3 ###
452 Release date: November 15th 2023
453
454 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.3 is out! This release updates content and adds some bugfixes. Here is the complete list of this update
455
456 ####What's new####
457 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.4.1
458
459 ####Bugfixes####
460 * Fix setting consent type on server side WP Consent API
461
462 ####Other####
463 * Update script loading order
464 * Adds temporal banner
465 * Update readme content
466
467 ### 4.3.2 ###
468 Release date: October 26th 2023
469
470 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.2 is out! This release updates the readme content and adds some bugfixes. Here is the complete list of this update
471
472 ####What's new####
473 * Addon recognition between WPForms lite and pro versions
474
475 ####Bugfixes####
476 * Fix while creating a cookie with deny value for WP Consent API
477
478 ####Other####
479 * Update readme content
480 * Update some CTA urls
481
482 ### 4.3.1 ###
483 Release date: September 26th 2023
484
485 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.1 is out! Here is the complete list of this update:
486
487 ####Bugfixes####
488 * URL passthrough always enabled by default
489
490 ### 4.3 ###
491 Release date: September 12th 2023
492
493 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3 is out! This release adds the new IAB TCF 2.2 framework support. Here is the complete list of this update:
494
495 ####What's new####
496 * TCF 2.2 framework support and migration switch.
497 * New WP Consent API translations
498 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.3.1
499
500 ####Other####
501 * Update debug info content
502 * PHP 5 support notice
503
504 ### 4.2.14 ###
505 Release date: August 23th 2023
506
507 Cookiebot CMP version 4.2.14 is out! This release fixes an error when using WP Rocket and Facebook for Woocommerce with Cookiebot and adds some features. Here is the complete list of this update:
508
509 ####What's new####
510 * WP Consent API cookie category mapping new UI
511 * Set banner and cookie declaration language using the website locale option
512 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.3
513
514 ####Bugfixes####
515 * Fix fatal error when Facebook for Woocommerce addon is enabled and WP Rocket plugin is active.
516
517 ####Other####
518 * Addons updates due to new plugins versions
519 * Translation updates
520 * Minor style changes
521
522 ### 4.2.13 ###
523 Release date: August 7th 2023
524
525 Cookiebot CMP version 4.2.13 is out! This release fixes a bug on the ignored scripts feature and updates the content. Here is the complete list of this update:
526
527 ####Bugfixes####
528 * Ignore scripts bug excluding script handlers
529
530 ####Other####
531 * Content update
532
533 ### 4.2.12 ###
534 Release date: July 4th 2023
535
536 Cookiebot CMP version 4.2.12 is out! This release updates Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode script implementation. Here is the complete list of this update:
537
538 ####What's new####
539 * Allow select cookie categories for Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode on manual blocking mode
540 * Add new ES languages support
541
542 ####Other####
543 * Add optional debug consent on deactivation survey
544
545 ### 4.2.11 ###
546 Release date: June 7th 2023
547
548 Cookiebot CMP version 4.2.11 is out! This release fix a incompatibility issue with Slider Revolution plugin and updates Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode script implementation. Here is the complete list of this update:
549
550 ####What's new####
551 * Update GTM and GCM script implementation
552 * Add exception to self-hosted audio files on Embed Autocorrect Addon
553
554 ####Bugfixes####
555 * Incompatibility issue with Slider Revolution plugin
556 * Placeholder text out of place when Jetpack addon is active
557
558 ####Other####
559 * Change scripts loading order
560 * Minor style changes
561
562 ### 4.2.10 ###
563 Release date: May 25th 2023
564
565 Cookiebot CMP version 4.2.10 is out! Now our plugin supports the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) and you can add more banners settings on Multiple configurations tab. Here is the complete list of this update:
566
567 ####What's new####
568 * New option to add more banners on Multiple configurations
569 * Added support for the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
570 * Feedback survey
571 * Update compatibility with Official Meta Pixel Plugin
572
573 ####Bugfixes####
574 * Tooltips blinking on cursor position
575
576 ####Other####
577 * Change plugin admin urls argument build
578 * Change medium to referral on external links
579 * Minor style changes
580
581 ### 4.2.9 - 2023-04-25 ###
582 * Code audit
583 * Update readme description
584 * Update templates links URLs Props: @chesio
585 * Update translations
586 * Fix multiple configuration bug
587 * Fix notice close link
588 * Fix french typo Props: @DevKylian
589
590 ### 4.2.8 - 2023-04-05 ###
591 * Code audit
592 * Fix for WordPress 6.2 compatibility
593
594 ### 4.2.7 - 2023-03-07 ###
595 * Update readme description
596 * Fix placeholder issue on custom content
597
598 ### 4.2.6 - 2023-02-23 ###
599 * Fix review recommendation trigger
600
601 ### 4.2.5 - 2023-02-23 ###
602 * Add translations Russian, Polish and Czech
603 * Update CMP on WP admin and URL passthrough disabled by default
604 * Update description readme.txt
605 * Update German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese translations
606 * Update minor style changes
607 * Fix Network settings page only on network plugin activation
608
609 ### 4.2.4 - 2023-01-23 ###
610 * Add review card on dashboard
611 * Add settings quick access link on plugins page list
612 * Add translations German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
613 * Update Auto blocking mode guide url
614 * Fix “Undefined index: tab” warning
615 * Fix Wrong label on Url passthrough input on first load
616 * Fix Menu links url on multisite
617
618 ### 4.2.3 - 2022-12-21 ###
619 * Allow disabling URL passthrough when Google Consent Mode is activated
620
621 ### 4.2.2 - 2022-12-05 ###
622 * Resources delivery on subfolders environments fix Props: [fritzprod](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fritzprod/)
623 * Fix security issue - remove possible vulnerable files Props: [ajaffri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ajaffri/)
624
625 ### 4.2.1 - 2022-12-02 ###
626 * PHP 5.6 compatibility fix
627 * Code formatting update
628
629 ### 4.2.0 - 2022-11-28 ###
630 * Added new UI design
631 * Added multiple configurations
632 * Fixed PHP8 warnings when saving network settings.
633 * Activate Google Consent Mode by default
634
635 ### 4.1.1 - 2022-07-01 ###
636 * Fixed undefined variable src when using instagram embed
637
638 ### 4.1.0 - 2022-06-15 ###
639 * Added setting to ignore scripts from cookiebot scan
640 * Fixed PHP8 warnings
641 * Fixed attribute builder function for scripts
642 * Fixed blocking cookiebot script when editing theme
643
644 ### 4.0.3 - 2022-02-23 ###
645 * Fixed wp-rocket not ignoring cookiebot script
646 * Fixed including gtm and gtc scripts when the setting was unchecked
647 * Updated addon to support latest version of CAOS
648
649 ### 4.0.2 - 2022-01-20 ###
650 * Fixed missing dir path for require_once
651
652 ### 4.0.1 - 2022-01-20 ###
653 * Fixed missing file
654
655 ### 4.0.0 - 2022-01-20 ###
656 * Added support for SEOPress
657 * Updated code structure to improve maintainability
658 * Replaced filters & function names. Check [GitHub upgrade guide](https://github.com/CybotAS/CookiebotWP/blob/master/documentation/upgrade-guide.md) for more information about deprecations and breaking changes.
659
660 ### 3.11.3 - 2021-11-25 ###
661 * Updated tests for add-to-any plugin version >= 1.8.2
662 * Added support for blocking the new script handles for add-to-any plugin version >= 1.8.2
663
664 ### 3.11.2 - 2021-11-17 ###
665 * Updated CookieBot logo on settings page + network settings page
666
667 ### 3.11.1 - 2021-09-22 ###
668 * Fixed unescaped PHP output
669 * Updated some translations
670
671 ### 3.11.0 - 2021-07-16 ###
672 * Removed PHP-DI
673 * Fixed number of arguments in the settings-service-interface.php get_placeholder method signature
674 * Added custom container class to manage dependencies
675 * Added support for the Matomo Analytics plugin
676 # Added support for WP Google Analytics Events
677
678 ### 3.10.1 - 2021-04-29 ###
679 * Added support for translating 'marketing', 'statistics', and 'preferences'
680 * Allow cookies for same domain embedded content
681
682 ### 3.10.0 - 2021-03-22 ###
683 * Added support for translating the settings pages
684 * Added support for Enfold theme
685 * Added support for ExactMetrics
686 * Added support for Gutenberg Embed blocks
687 * Added support for newer version of Custom Facebook Feed
688 * Added support for newer version of Add To Any
689 * Fixed prior consent language bug
690 * Fixed embedding twitter
691 * Fixed multisite settings
692 * Prefixed the composer dependencies with Mozart
693
694 ### 3.9.0 - 2020-10-20 ###
695 * Added support for Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode
696 * Added gtag TCF support
697 * Added WooCommerce Google Analytics Pro addon
698 * Support for enabling Cookiebot in administration
699
700 ### 3.8.0 - 2020-09-07 ###
701 * New addon for Official Facebook Pixel plugin
702 * Fixes and improvements
703
704 ### 3.7.1 - 2020-07-08 ###
705 * Fix "wp_enqueue_script was called incorrectly" notice
706
707 ### 3.7.0 - 2020-07-06 ###
708 * Adding CCPA feature
709 * Adding Gutenberg Cookie Declaration block for editor
710
711 ### 3.6.6 - 2020-06-16 ###
712 * Fix through addon for Lightspeed Cache
713 * Added addon for Enchanged Ecommerce for WooCommerce
714 * Added addon for Simple Share Buttons
715
716 ### 3.6.5 - 2020-05-19 ###
717 * Adding fix for SG Optimizer
718 * Add support for latest version of Facebook for Woocommerce addon
719
720 ### 3.6.3 - 2020-04-30 ###
721 * Adding support for default enabled addons
722 * Added filter tp addon list
723
724 ### 3.6.2 - 2020-04-22 ###
725 * Adding WP Rocket addon
726 * Adding WP Mautic addon
727
728 ### 3.6.1 - 2020-03-12 ###
729 * Fix security issue - possible XSS
730 * Update tests for addons
731
732 ### 3.6.0 - 2020-02-18 ###
733 * Adding Debugging submenu
734 * Update GADWP addon to support newest version of plugin
735
736 ### 3.5.0 - 2020-02-10 ###
737 * Adding integration with WP Consent API
738
739 ### 3.4.2 - 2020-02-06 ###
740 * Fix for DIVI editor
741
742 ### 3.4.1 - 2020-01-28 ###
743 * Removing manual fixes for Cookiebot when in auto
744 * Adjustments and updates to addons
745
746 ### 3.4.0 - 2019-12-13 ###
747 * Removing Cookiebot when in auto mode and the user is logged in and has a edit themes capability
748 * Adding filter for regexp for fixing embedded media
749
750 ### 3.3.0 - 2019-11-09 ###
751 * Fix for conflict with WPBakery Page Builder when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
752 * Fix for Elementor Extras causing JS errors in frontend when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
753 * Removing prepending of composer autoloader - causing conflicts with other plugins.
754
755 ### 3.2.0 - 2019-10-29 ###
756 * Adding fix for conflict with Elementor Page Builder when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
757 * Adding fix for conflict with Divi Builder when Cookie blocking is in auto mode (still need to disable Cookiebot on admin pages to work properly).
758 * Minor adjustments to code style and unit tests
759
760 ### 3.1.0 - 2019-09-24 ###
761 * Change option to hide cookie banner in WP Admin to instead disabling Cookiebot
762 * Set option to disable Cookiebot banner as default for new installs
763
764 ### 3.0.1 - 2019-09-17 ###
765 * Clean up setting page
766 * Fixing failing addons after plugin updates
767
768 ### 3.0.0 - 2019-09-10 ###
769 * Adding support for auto cookie blocking mode
770
771 ### 2.5.0 - 2019-06-12 ###
772 * Add support for custom regex for embed autocorrect
773 * Adding Cookie Declaration widget
774 * Remove support for PHP 5.4
775
776 ### 2.4.4 - 2019-05-22 ###
777 * Minor bugfixes in Embed Autocorrect addon
778
779 ### 2.4.3 - 2019-05-16 ###
780 * Fix bug in Embed Autocorrect addon.
781
782 ### 2.4.2 - 2019-05-15 ###
783 * Adding addthis addon
784 * Disable default autoupgrade
785 * Minor fixes
786
787 ### 2.4.1 - 2019-03-19 ###
788 * Fix jetpack related warning
789
790 ### 2.4.0 - 2019-03-19 ###
791 * Fixed bug resulting in some tags where not tagged
792 * Change Piwik addon to use output buffering
793 * Clean up redundant code in addons
794
795 ### 2.3.0 - 2019-03-13 ###
796 * Added GADWP addon
797 * Changes in file structure of plugin
798
799 ### 2.2.2 - 2019-02-12 ###
800 * Fix warning non-static call to get_cbid
801
802 ### 2.2.1 - 2019-02-12 ###
803 * Adding support for WPForms
804 * Add plugin deactivation hook for addons
805
806 ### 2.2.0 - 2019-02-11 ###
807 * Adding support for network wide settings on Multisite Wordpress setups.
808
809 ### 2.1.5 - 2019-01-17 ###
810 * New addon: Custom Facebook Feed Pro
811 * Adding support for setting none, defer or async to Cookiebot script tags
812
813 ### 2.1.3 - 2018-11-18 ###
814 * New addon: Popups by OptinMonster
815 * Added support for grouping addons for different versions of same plugin
816
817 ### 2.1.2 - 2018-11-06 ###
818 * Auto correct addon added support for single quotes in iframe embeds
819
820 ### 2.1.1 - 2018-11-02 ###
821 * Updated addons with new tests and better plugin integration
822
823 ### 2.1.0 - 2018-10-05 ###
824 * Updated addons improved handling of tags
825 * Adding Basque as language option
826 * Remove .git files in addons
827
828 ### 2.0.6 - 2018-09-26 ###
829 * Updated addons to support newest version of CAOS
830 * Minor bugfixes and text adjustments
831
832 ### 2.0.5 - 2018-09-21 ###
833 * Added "Leave a review" admin notice
834
835 ### 2.0.4 - 2018-09-18 ###
836 * Added [IAB Consent Framework](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007652694-Cookiebot-and-the-IAB-Consent-Framework) option
837 * Update Cookiebot Addons
838 * Minor bugfixes
839
840 ### 2.0.3 - 2018-08-10 ###
841 * Removing informative message in admin_notice. Causing parse error for some users.
842
843 ### 2.0.2 - 2018-08-01 ###
844 * Quickfix - disable Script Config. Made trouble for some users.
845
846 ### 2.0.1 - 2018-08-01 ###
847 * Disable load of Addons if server runs PHP < 5.4.
848 * Fix placeholder in addons
849
850 ### 2.0.0 - 2018-07-30 ###
851 * Merge Cookiebot and Cookiebot Addons plugins. Cookiebot plugin now bundled with addons making other plugins GDPR compliant.
852
853 ### 1.6.2 - 2018-06-21 ###
854 * Fix check for WP Rocket.
855
856 ### 1.6.1 - 2018-06-11 ###
857 * Fixing shortcode when using WP Rocket
858
859 ### 1.6.0 - 2018-05-30 ###
860 * Support for removing cookie consent banner for tag manager users
861 * Support for multiple consent types in cookie_assist - eg. cookie_assist(['marketing','statistics']);
862 * Loading Cookiebot JS on admin pages too
863 * Adjusting help texts and adding links to demonstration videos.
864
865 ### 1.5.1 - 2018-05-25 ###
866 * Adjusting readme.txt including new video
867
868 ### 1.5.0 - 2018-05-22 ###
869 * Adding autoupdate for Cookiebot
870
871 ### 1.4.2 - 2018-05-17 ###
872 * Fix undefined $lang bug in shortcode output
873
874 ### 1.4.1 - 2018-05-11 ###
875 * Adjusting readme file
876
877 ### 1.4.0 - 2018-05-10 ###
878 * Adding support for specifying language of cookie banner
879 * Adding optional "lang" attribute to [cookie_declaration] shortcode
880
881 ### 1.3.0 - 2018-04-29 ###
882 * Bug fixed: Headers already sent when editing pages using shortcode
883
884 ### 1.2.0 - 2018-03-28 ###
885 * Updating readme file with more details
886 * Adding cookiebot_active helper function
887
888 ### 1.1.2 - 2018-02-27 ###
889 * Removing short array syntax to improve compatibility
890
891 ### 1.1.1 - 2018-02-02 ###
892 * Adjusting readme.txt
893
894 ### 1.1.0 - 2018-02-02 ###
895 * Adding data-culture to cookiebot script tags.
896
897 ### 1.0.0 ###
898 * Initial release of the plugin.
899
900
901 ## Copyright and Trademarks ##
902
903 The Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics is a registered trademark of Usercentrics A/S.