WordPress Integration

WordPress Cookie BannerIntegration Guide

Step-by-step WordPress cookie banner integration. Easy GDPR compliance without plugins. Better performance than Cookie Notice, CookieBot alternatives.

Why Choose Our WordPress Cookie Banner?

Superior to popular WordPress cookie plugins in every way

Lightning Fast

No plugin overhead. Our solution loads in under 50ms compared to 200ms+ for most WordPress cookie plugins.

100% Compliant

Built-in GDPR, PIPEDA, and CCPA compliance. No configuration needed - works out of the box.

User-Friendly

Beautiful, modern design that matches your WordPress theme. No ugly plugin interfaces.

No Plugin Required

Simple code snippet integration. No plugin conflicts, updates, or security vulnerabilities.

Secure & Reliable

No external dependencies or third-party servers. Your data stays on your WordPress site.

Multi-Language

Built-in support for 20+ languages. Perfect for multilingual WordPress sites with WPML.

WordPress Cookie Plugin Comparison

See how we compare to popular WordPress cookie plugins

FeatureOur SolutionCookie NoticeCookieBotGDPR Cookie Compliance
Setup Time5 minutes30+ minutes45+ minutes60+ minutes
Performance ImpactMinimalModerateHighModerate
GDPR Compliance
CustomizationUnlimitedLimitedLimitedLimited
CostFreeFree$9-199/monthFree
Plugin ConflictsNonePossiblePossiblePossible

WordPress Integration Methods

Choose the integration method that works best for your WordPress setup

Method 1: Functions.php (Recommended)

Best Performance

Add our code snippet directly to your theme's functions.php file:

// Add to your theme's functions.php
function add_cookie_banner() {
    // Your generated cookie banner code here
    echo '<script>
        (function() {
            // Cookie banner implementation
        })();
    </script>';
}
add_action('wp_footer', 'add_cookie_banner');
  • Best performance - no plugin overhead
  • Survives plugin updates
  • Requires theme file editing

Method 2: Header/Footer Plugin

Easy Setup

Use a header/footer plugin like "Insert Headers and Footers":

  1. Install "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin
  2. Go to Settings → Insert Headers and Footers
  3. Paste code in "Scripts in Footer" section
  4. Save changes
  • No theme file editing required
  • Survives theme updates
  • Requires additional plugin

Method 3: Child Theme

Developer Friendly

Create a child theme and add the code there:

// In your child theme's functions.php
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_cookie_banner');

function enqueue_cookie_banner() {
    wp_enqueue_script(
        'cookie-banner',
        get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/cookie-banner.js',
        array(),
        '1.0.0',
        true
    );
}
  • Professional development approach
  • Survives theme updates
  • Requires child theme setup

Method 4: Custom Plugin

Most Flexible

Create a simple custom plugin for your cookie banner:

  1. Create a new folder in /wp-content/plugins/
  2. Add plugin header and main file
  3. Include your cookie banner code
  4. Activate the plugin
  • Most flexible and maintainable
  • Easy to manage and update
  • Requires basic PHP knowledge

WordPress Theme Compatibility

Our cookie banner works with all popular WordPress themes

🎨

Astra

Lightweight, fast, and highly customizable theme

GeneratePress

Performance-focused theme with minimal bloat

🏢

Divi

Visual page builder with extensive customization

🎯

OceanWP

Versatile theme with WooCommerce integration

🛒

Storefront

Official WooCommerce theme for online stores

📰

Newspaper

Popular theme for news and magazine sites

🎨

Elementor Hello

Minimal theme designed for Elementor page builder

🌐

Twenty Twenty-Four

Latest default WordPress theme

WordPress Integration Step-by-Step

Complete guide to adding our cookie banner to your WordPress site

1Generate Your Cookie Banner

First, create your custom cookie banner using our builder:

  • Choose your compliance framework (GDPR, PIPEDA, CCPA)
  • Customize colors, text, and position
  • Configure cookie categories and scripts
  • Generate your unique implementation code

2Choose Integration Method

Select the integration method that works best for your WordPress setup:

Functions.php (Recommended)

Best performance, requires theme file editing

Header/Footer Plugin

Easiest setup, no file editing required

3Add Code to WordPress

Copy and paste your generated code into WordPress:

// Copy this code to your WordPress site
<script>
(function() {
    // Your generated cookie banner code goes here
    // This code will be provided by our banner builder
})();
</script>
  • Copy the entire code block from our builder
  • Paste it into your chosen integration method
  • Save changes and test your website
  • Verify the cookie banner appears correctly

4Test and Verify

Ensure your cookie banner is working correctly:

  • Clear your browser cookies and reload the page
  • Verify the banner appears on your homepage
  • Test the Accept, Reject, and Preferences buttons
  • Check that cookies are properly blocked/allowed
  • Test on mobile devices

Ready to Add Cookie Banner to WordPress?

Get started with our WordPress cookie banner integration. No plugins required, maximum performance, complete compliance.