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Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode / 4.5.2
Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode v4.5.2
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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: 4.5.2
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.
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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.
193
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 ### 4.5.2 ###
290 Release date: March 28th 2025
291
292 Cookiebot CMP version 4.5.2 is out! This release adds a bugfix.
293
294 ####Bugfixes####
295 * Fix: remove auto-refresh of the scan process status
296
297 ### 4.5.1 ###
298 Release date: March 27th 2025
299
300 Cookiebot CMP version 4.5.1 is out! This release adds a bugfix.
301
302 ####Bugfixes####
303 * Fixed issue where the dashboard displayed the incorrect plan after upgrading to a paid subscription during a trial.
304
305 ### 4.5.0 ###
306 Release date: March 27th 2025
307
308 Cookiebot CMP version 4.5.0 is out! This release has some new features.
309
310 ####What's new####
311
312 * New onboarding experience: set up a fully functional GDPR-compliant cookie banner in just a few steps
313 * Automatic website scan: detects cookies and data processing services on your site right after account creation
314 * Auto-blocking enabled by default: services are automatically blocked until valid consent is obtained — no manual setup required
315 * Instant compliance: achieve GDPR compliance just by creating an account
316
317 ### 4.4.2 ###
318 Release date: March 5th 2025
319
320 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.2 is out! This release adds a bugfix.
321
322 ####Bugfixes####
323 * Fix security issue - improve authorization check on survey submission Props: [Peter Thaleikis](https://peterthaleikis.com/)
324
325 ### 4.4.1 ###
326 Release date: January 30th 2025
327
328 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.1 is out! This release adds some minor content update.
329
330 ####Other####
331 * Adds information CTAs for initial setup
332 * Updates wrong parameter sent on create account button
333
334 ### 4.4.0 ###
335 Release date: January 28th 2025
336
337 Cookiebot CMP version 4.4.0 is out! This release adds a new navigability and some bugfixes.
338
339 ####What's new####
340 * New navigability for legacy and new users
341
342 ####Bugfixes####
343 * Fix content showing on options page before loading
344 * Fix GTM GCM script type on manual blocking
345
346 ### 4.3.12 ###
347 Release date: December 2nd 2024
348
349 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.12 is out! This release adds a bugfix and some minor content updates.
350
351 ####Bugfixes####
352 * Fix notice appearing on textdomain early load
353
354 ####Other####
355 * Adds implementation parameter to Cookiebot script
356 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.7.1
357 * Minor content updates
358
359 ### 4.3.11 ###
360 Release date: November 20th 2024
361
362 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.11 is out! This release adds a bugfix and some minor content updates.
363
364 ####Bugfixes####
365 * Fix plugin content showing due to blocked resources
366
367 ####Other####
368 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.7
369 * Add temporary content
370
371 ### 4.3.10 ###
372 Release date: October 9th 2024
373
374 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.10 is out! This release adds some improvements to the vendor selection and bugfix.
375
376 ####What's new####
377 * Adds vendor select all and deselect all buttons for TCF and external vendors lists
378
379 ####Bugfixes####
380 * Fix deliver of TCF version on script attribute
381
382 ### 4.3.9.1 ###
383 Release date: September 12th 2024
384
385 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.9.1 is out! This release updates some assets.
386
387 ####Other####
388 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.6.2
389 * Assets update
390
391 ### 4.3.9 ###
392 Release date: May 29th 2024
393
394 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.9 is out! This release adds a bugfix and small features. Here is the complete list of this update
395
396 ####Bugfixes####
397 * Fix deliver of blocking mode setting on multisite environment
398
399 ####Other####
400 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.5.3
401 * Updates notices logic
402 * Readme update
403
404 ### 4.3.8 ###
405 Release date: May 2nd 2024
406
407 This release updates readme content and WordPress supported version.
408
409 ####Other####
410 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.5.2
411 * Readme update
412
413 ### 4.3.7.1 ###
414 Release date: March 6th 2024
415
416 This release adds bugfixes. Here is the complete list of this update
417
418 ####Bugfixes####
419 * Fix warning showing if purpose value is not of the right type
420
421 ### 4.3.7 ###
422 Release date: March 6th 2024
423
424 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.7 is out! This release adds bugfixes and small features. Here is the complete list of this update
425
426 ####What's new####
427 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.4.3
428 * Add ignore parameter to inline scripts associated to ignored scripts Props: @jaakkolehtonen
429
430 ####Bugfixes####
431 * Fix fatal error when no purposes added to restrictions
432
433 ### 4.3.6 ###
434 Release date: February 28th 2024
435
436 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.6 is out! This release adds small features to the plugin. Here is the complete list of this update
437
438 ####Other####
439 * Add TCF script settings into the debug info
440 * Add message if IAB vendor list is offline
441 * Update translations
442
443 ### 4.3.5 ###
444 Release date: February 14th 2024
445
446 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
447
448 ####What's new####
449 * Add TCF integration custom settings
450
451 ####Other####
452 * Removes TCF version selector
453 * Update translations
454
455 ### 4.3.4 ###
456 Release date: November 30th 2023
457
458 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
459
460 ####What's new####
461 * Google Consent Mode v2 support
462
463 ####Other####
464 * Removes temporal banner
465 * Update readme content
466
467 ### 4.3.3 ###
468 Release date: November 15th 2023
469
470 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.3 is out! This release updates content and adds some bugfixes. Here is the complete list of this update
471
472 ####What's new####
473 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.4.1
474
475 ####Bugfixes####
476 * Fix setting consent type on server side WP Consent API
477
478 ####Other####
479 * Update script loading order
480 * Adds temporal banner
481 * Update readme content
482
483 ### 4.3.2 ###
484 Release date: October 26th 2023
485
486 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
487
488 ####What's new####
489 * Addon recognition between WPForms lite and pro versions
490
491 ####Bugfixes####
492 * Fix while creating a cookie with deny value for WP Consent API
493
494 ####Other####
495 * Update readme content
496 * Update some CTA urls
497
498 ### 4.3.1 ###
499 Release date: September 26th 2023
500
501 Cookiebot CMP version 4.3.1 is out! Here is the complete list of this update:
502
503 ####Bugfixes####
504 * URL passthrough always enabled by default
505
506 ### 4.3 ###
507 Release date: September 12th 2023
508
509 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:
510
511 ####What's new####
512 * TCF 2.2 framework support and migration switch.
513 * New WP Consent API translations
514 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.3.1
515
516 ####Other####
517 * Update debug info content
518 * PHP 5 support notice
519
520 ### 4.2.14 ###
521 Release date: August 23th 2023
522
523 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:
524
525 ####What's new####
526 * WP Consent API cookie category mapping new UI
527 * Set banner and cookie declaration language using the website locale option
528 * Set WordPress tested up to version to 6.3
529
530 ####Bugfixes####
531 * Fix fatal error when Facebook for Woocommerce addon is enabled and WP Rocket plugin is active.
532
533 ####Other####
534 * Addons updates due to new plugins versions
535 * Translation updates
536 * Minor style changes
537
538 ### 4.2.13 ###
539 Release date: August 7th 2023
540
541 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:
542
543 ####Bugfixes####
544 * Ignore scripts bug excluding script handlers
545
546 ####Other####
547 * Content update
548
549 ### 4.2.12 ###
550 Release date: July 4th 2023
551
552 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:
553
554 ####What's new####
555 * Allow select cookie categories for Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode on manual blocking mode
556 * Add new ES languages support
557
558 ####Other####
559 * Add optional debug consent on deactivation survey
560
561 ### 4.2.11 ###
562 Release date: June 7th 2023
563
564 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:
565
566 ####What's new####
567 * Update GTM and GCM script implementation
568 * Add exception to self-hosted audio files on Embed Autocorrect Addon
569
570 ####Bugfixes####
571 * Incompatibility issue with Slider Revolution plugin
572 * Placeholder text out of place when Jetpack addon is active
573
574 ####Other####
575 * Change scripts loading order
576 * Minor style changes
577
578 ### 4.2.10 ###
579 Release date: May 25th 2023
580
581 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:
582
583 ####What's new####
584 * New option to add more banners on Multiple configurations
585 * Added support for the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
586 * Feedback survey
587 * Update compatibility with Official Meta Pixel Plugin
588
589 ####Bugfixes####
590 * Tooltips blinking on cursor position
591
592 ####Other####
593 * Change plugin admin urls argument build
594 * Change medium to referral on external links
595 * Minor style changes
596
597 ### 4.2.9 - 2023-04-25 ###
598 * Code audit
599 * Update readme description
600 * Update templates links URLs Props: @chesio
601 * Update translations
602 * Fix multiple configuration bug
603 * Fix notice close link
604 * Fix french typo Props: @DevKylian
605
606 ### 4.2.8 - 2023-04-05 ###
607 * Code audit
608 * Fix for WordPress 6.2 compatibility
609
610 ### 4.2.7 - 2023-03-07 ###
611 * Update readme description
612 * Fix placeholder issue on custom content
613
614 ### 4.2.6 - 2023-02-23 ###
615 * Fix review recommendation trigger
616
617 ### 4.2.5 - 2023-02-23 ###
618 * Add translations Russian, Polish and Czech
619 * Update CMP on WP admin and URL passthrough disabled by default
620 * Update description readme.txt
621 * Update German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese translations
622 * Update minor style changes
623 * Fix Network settings page only on network plugin activation
624
625 ### 4.2.4 - 2023-01-23 ###
626 * Add review card on dashboard
627 * Add settings quick access link on plugins page list
628 * Add translations German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
629 * Update Auto blocking mode guide url
630 * Fix “Undefined index: tab” warning
631 * Fix Wrong label on Url passthrough input on first load
632 * Fix Menu links url on multisite
633
634 ### 4.2.3 - 2022-12-21 ###
635 * Allow disabling URL passthrough when Google Consent Mode is activated
636
637 ### 4.2.2 - 2022-12-05 ###
638 * Resources delivery on subfolders environments fix Props: [fritzprod](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fritzprod/)
639 * Fix security issue - remove possible vulnerable files Props: [ajaffri](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ajaffri/)
640
641 ### 4.2.1 - 2022-12-02 ###
642 * PHP 5.6 compatibility fix
643 * Code formatting update
644
645 ### 4.2.0 - 2022-11-28 ###
646 * Added new UI design
647 * Added multiple configurations
648 * Fixed PHP8 warnings when saving network settings.
649 * Activate Google Consent Mode by default
650
651 ### 4.1.1 - 2022-07-01 ###
652 * Fixed undefined variable src when using instagram embed
653
654 ### 4.1.0 - 2022-06-15 ###
655 * Added setting to ignore scripts from cookiebot scan
656 * Fixed PHP8 warnings
657 * Fixed attribute builder function for scripts
658 * Fixed blocking cookiebot script when editing theme
659
660 ### 4.0.3 - 2022-02-23 ###
661 * Fixed wp-rocket not ignoring cookiebot script
662 * Fixed including gtm and gtc scripts when the setting was unchecked
663 * Updated addon to support latest version of CAOS
664
665 ### 4.0.2 - 2022-01-20 ###
666 * Fixed missing dir path for require_once
667
668 ### 4.0.1 - 2022-01-20 ###
669 * Fixed missing file
670
671 ### 4.0.0 - 2022-01-20 ###
672 * Added support for SEOPress
673 * Updated code structure to improve maintainability
674 * 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.
675
676 ### 3.11.3 - 2021-11-25 ###
677 * Updated tests for add-to-any plugin version >= 1.8.2
678 * Added support for blocking the new script handles for add-to-any plugin version >= 1.8.2
679
680 ### 3.11.2 - 2021-11-17 ###
681 * Updated CookieBot logo on settings page + network settings page
682
683 ### 3.11.1 - 2021-09-22 ###
684 * Fixed unescaped PHP output
685 * Updated some translations
686
687 ### 3.11.0 - 2021-07-16 ###
688 * Removed PHP-DI
689 * Fixed number of arguments in the settings-service-interface.php get_placeholder method signature
690 * Added custom container class to manage dependencies
691 * Added support for the Matomo Analytics plugin
692 # Added support for WP Google Analytics Events
693
694 ### 3.10.1 - 2021-04-29 ###
695 * Added support for translating 'marketing', 'statistics', and 'preferences'
696 * Allow cookies for same domain embedded content
697
698 ### 3.10.0 - 2021-03-22 ###
699 * Added support for translating the settings pages
700 * Added support for Enfold theme
701 * Added support for ExactMetrics
702 * Added support for Gutenberg Embed blocks
703 * Added support for newer version of Custom Facebook Feed
704 * Added support for newer version of Add To Any
705 * Fixed prior consent language bug
706 * Fixed embedding twitter
707 * Fixed multisite settings
708 * Prefixed the composer dependencies with Mozart
709
710 ### 3.9.0 - 2020-10-20 ###
711 * Added support for Google Tag Manager and Google Consent Mode
712 * Added gtag TCF support
713 * Added WooCommerce Google Analytics Pro addon
714 * Support for enabling Cookiebot in administration
715
716 ### 3.8.0 - 2020-09-07 ###
717 * New addon for Official Facebook Pixel plugin
718 * Fixes and improvements
719
720 ### 3.7.1 - 2020-07-08 ###
721 * Fix "wp_enqueue_script was called incorrectly" notice
722
723 ### 3.7.0 - 2020-07-06 ###
724 * Adding CCPA feature
725 * Adding Gutenberg Cookie Declaration block for editor
726
727 ### 3.6.6 - 2020-06-16 ###
728 * Fix through addon for Lightspeed Cache
729 * Added addon for Enchanged Ecommerce for WooCommerce
730 * Added addon for Simple Share Buttons
731
732 ### 3.6.5 - 2020-05-19 ###
733 * Adding fix for SG Optimizer
734 * Add support for latest version of Facebook for Woocommerce addon
735
736 ### 3.6.3 - 2020-04-30 ###
737 * Adding support for default enabled addons
738 * Added filter tp addon list
739
740 ### 3.6.2 - 2020-04-22 ###
741 * Adding WP Rocket addon
742 * Adding WP Mautic addon
743
744 ### 3.6.1 - 2020-03-12 ###
745 * Fix security issue - possible XSS
746 * Update tests for addons
747
748 ### 3.6.0 - 2020-02-18 ###
749 * Adding Debugging submenu
750 * Update GADWP addon to support newest version of plugin
751
752 ### 3.5.0 - 2020-02-10 ###
753 * Adding integration with WP Consent API
754
755 ### 3.4.2 - 2020-02-06 ###
756 * Fix for DIVI editor
757
758 ### 3.4.1 - 2020-01-28 ###
759 * Removing manual fixes for Cookiebot when in auto
760 * Adjustments and updates to addons
761
762 ### 3.4.0 - 2019-12-13 ###
763 * Removing Cookiebot when in auto mode and the user is logged in and has a edit themes capability
764 * Adding filter for regexp for fixing embedded media
765
766 ### 3.3.0 - 2019-11-09 ###
767 * Fix for conflict with WPBakery Page Builder when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
768 * Fix for Elementor Extras causing JS errors in frontend when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
769 * Removing prepending of composer autoloader - causing conflicts with other plugins.
770
771 ### 3.2.0 - 2019-10-29 ###
772 * Adding fix for conflict with Elementor Page Builder when Cookie blocking is in auto mode
773 * 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).
774 * Minor adjustments to code style and unit tests
775
776 ### 3.1.0 - 2019-09-24 ###
777 * Change option to hide cookie banner in WP Admin to instead disabling Cookiebot
778 * Set option to disable Cookiebot banner as default for new installs
779
780 ### 3.0.1 - 2019-09-17 ###
781 * Clean up setting page
782 * Fixing failing addons after plugin updates
783
784 ### 3.0.0 - 2019-09-10 ###
785 * Adding support for auto cookie blocking mode
786
787 ### 2.5.0 - 2019-06-12 ###
788 * Add support for custom regex for embed autocorrect
789 * Adding Cookie Declaration widget
790 * Remove support for PHP 5.4
791
792 ### 2.4.4 - 2019-05-22 ###
793 * Minor bugfixes in Embed Autocorrect addon
794
795 ### 2.4.3 - 2019-05-16 ###
796 * Fix bug in Embed Autocorrect addon.
797
798 ### 2.4.2 - 2019-05-15 ###
799 * Adding addthis addon
800 * Disable default autoupgrade
801 * Minor fixes
802
803 ### 2.4.1 - 2019-03-19 ###
804 * Fix jetpack related warning
805
806 ### 2.4.0 - 2019-03-19 ###
807 * Fixed bug resulting in some tags where not tagged
808 * Change Piwik addon to use output buffering
809 * Clean up redundant code in addons
810
811 ### 2.3.0 - 2019-03-13 ###
812 * Added GADWP addon
813 * Changes in file structure of plugin
814
815 ### 2.2.2 - 2019-02-12 ###
816 * Fix warning non-static call to get_cbid
817
818 ### 2.2.1 - 2019-02-12 ###
819 * Adding support for WPForms
820 * Add plugin deactivation hook for addons
821
822 ### 2.2.0 - 2019-02-11 ###
823 * Adding support for network wide settings on Multisite Wordpress setups.
824
825 ### 2.1.5 - 2019-01-17 ###
826 * New addon: Custom Facebook Feed Pro
827 * Adding support for setting none, defer or async to Cookiebot script tags
828
829 ### 2.1.3 - 2018-11-18 ###
830 * New addon: Popups by OptinMonster
831 * Added support for grouping addons for different versions of same plugin
832
833 ### 2.1.2 - 2018-11-06 ###
834 * Auto correct addon added support for single quotes in iframe embeds
835
836 ### 2.1.1 - 2018-11-02 ###
837 * Updated addons with new tests and better plugin integration
838
839 ### 2.1.0 - 2018-10-05 ###
840 * Updated addons improved handling of tags
841 * Adding Basque as language option
842 * Remove .git files in addons
843
844 ### 2.0.6 - 2018-09-26 ###
845 * Updated addons to support newest version of CAOS
846 * Minor bugfixes and text adjustments
847
848 ### 2.0.5 - 2018-09-21 ###
849 * Added "Leave a review" admin notice
850
851 ### 2.0.4 - 2018-09-18 ###
852 * Added [IAB Consent Framework](https://support.cookiebot.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007652694-Cookiebot-and-the-IAB-Consent-Framework) option
853 * Update Cookiebot Addons
854 * Minor bugfixes
855
856 ### 2.0.3 - 2018-08-10 ###
857 * Removing informative message in admin_notice. Causing parse error for some users.
858
859 ### 2.0.2 - 2018-08-01 ###
860 * Quickfix - disable Script Config. Made trouble for some users.
861
862 ### 2.0.1 - 2018-08-01 ###
863 * Disable load of Addons if server runs PHP < 5.4.
864 * Fix placeholder in addons
865
866 ### 2.0.0 - 2018-07-30 ###
867 * Merge Cookiebot and Cookiebot Addons plugins. Cookiebot plugin now bundled with addons making other plugins GDPR compliant.
868
869 ### 1.6.2 - 2018-06-21 ###
870 * Fix check for WP Rocket.
871
872 ### 1.6.1 - 2018-06-11 ###
873 * Fixing shortcode when using WP Rocket
874
875 ### 1.6.0 - 2018-05-30 ###
876 * Support for removing cookie consent banner for tag manager users
877 * Support for multiple consent types in cookie_assist - eg. cookie_assist(['marketing','statistics']);
878 * Loading Cookiebot JS on admin pages too
879 * Adjusting help texts and adding links to demonstration videos.
880
881 ### 1.5.1 - 2018-05-25 ###
882 * Adjusting readme.txt including new video
883
884 ### 1.5.0 - 2018-05-22 ###
885 * Adding autoupdate for Cookiebot
886
887 ### 1.4.2 - 2018-05-17 ###
888 * Fix undefined $lang bug in shortcode output
889
890 ### 1.4.1 - 2018-05-11 ###
891 * Adjusting readme file
892
893 ### 1.4.0 - 2018-05-10 ###
894 * Adding support for specifying language of cookie banner
895 * Adding optional "lang" attribute to [cookie_declaration] shortcode
896
897 ### 1.3.0 - 2018-04-29 ###
898 * Bug fixed: Headers already sent when editing pages using shortcode
899
900 ### 1.2.0 - 2018-03-28 ###
901 * Updating readme file with more details
902 * Adding cookiebot_active helper function
903
904 ### 1.1.2 - 2018-02-27 ###
905 * Removing short array syntax to improve compatibility
906
907 ### 1.1.1 - 2018-02-02 ###
908 * Adjusting readme.txt
909
910 ### 1.1.0 - 2018-02-02 ###
911 * Adding data-culture to cookiebot script tags.
912
913 ### 1.0.0 ###
914 * Initial release of the plugin.
915
916
917 ## Copyright and Trademarks ##
918
919 The Cookiebot CMP by Usercentrics is a registered trademark of Usercentrics A/S.