Cookie Notice by Flavor only shows a simple banner — no scanner, no blocking, no GCM v2. Consenta delivers real GDPR compliance: IAB TCF 2.0, local cookie scanner, per-service consent and A/B testing — from 3 €/mo.
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Cookie Notice is a WordPress plugin by Flavor (formerly hu-manity.co) and with over 2 million installs one of the most widely used consent plugins. The reason for its popularity: the plugin is free, lightweight and set up in minutes. In practice, however, the free version only shows a simple banner — a so-called cookie notice — without actually blocking cookies. There is no built-in cookie scanner, no support for Google Consent Mode v2, IAB TCF 2.0, or per-service consent.
Anyone who needs real consent features — such as geolocation, consent logging or cookie blocking — must purchase the paid "Cookie Compliance" add-on. A/B testing is completely absent, as is an automatic cookie scanner. For many website owners, Cookie Notice is therefore just a visual notice without legal protection.
The developer API in Cookie Notice is also very limited. Developers who want to programmatically query consent states or build custom integrations quickly hit limitations. Consenta offers a full API, shortcodes and JavaScript events for maximum flexibility.
All features in a direct comparison: What you get with Cookie Notice Free, what the add-on costs and what Consenta already offers from 3 €/mo.
| Feature | Consenta | Cookie Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Local in WordPress | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | ✓ | ✗ |
| IAB TCF 2.0 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local cookie scanner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cookie blocking (3 layers) | ✓ | add-on only |
| Consent logging (GDPR proof) | ✓ | add-on only |
| Geolocation | ✓ | add-on only |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Per-Service Consent | ✓ | ✗ |
| 30+ Languages | ✓ | limited |
| Developer API & Shortcodes | ✓ | limited |
| Multi-site dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | from 3 €/mo | Free (basic) / Add-on $$$ |
Cookie Notice Free only offers a notice. For blocking, logging and geolocation, the paid Cookie Compliance add-on is required. Consenta has all features built-in from 3 €/mo.
Cookie Notice needs the Cookie Compliance add-on for blocking, logging and geolocation. Consenta has everything built-in — no add-on needed.
Cookie Notice has no cookie scanner. Consenta scans your website automatically and detects all cookies and third-party services.
Neither Google Consent Mode v2 nor IAB TCF 2.0 are available in Cookie Notice. Consenta has both natively built-in.
Users can decide per service with Consenta — e.g. Google Analytics separately from Facebook Pixel. Cookie Notice does not offer this.
Test different banner designs and texts against each other. A/B testing is completely missing in Cookie Notice.
The free version of Cookie Notice only shows a notice — cookies are not blocked. Consenta blocks on 3 layers: script, inline and iFrame.
The switch is simple and takes less than 10 minutes. You do not need any technical knowledge.
Install Consenta via the WordPress plugin directory or upload the ZIP file. Activate the plugin and start the setup wizard — it guides you through all important settings.
The local cookie scanner automatically detects all cookies and third-party services on your website. Assign them to the appropriate categories and configure the banner design to your liking.
Deactivate Cookie Notice (and the Cookie Compliance add-on if applicable) in WordPress plugins. Consenta takes over consent management immediately with cookie blocking, consent logging and all Pro features.
Tip: The entire switch takes less than 10 minutes. Since Cookie Notice has no export function for existing consents, all visitors start with a fresh consent — which is actually recommended from a data protection perspective.
Many website owners believe that a simple cookie banner is sufficient to meet GDPR requirements. This is a widespread misconception. The GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive require active, informed consent from the user before non-essential cookies are set. A mere notice — like the one Cookie Notice shows in the free version — does not meet this requirement. Cookies are still set before the user has consented.
Since December 2021, the ECJ also requires granular consent per service. This means: users must have the option to accept or reject Google Analytics separately from Facebook Pixel or YouTube. Without per-service consent, without cookie blocking and without documented consent logging, you risk warnings and fines. A modern consent tool like Consenta blocks cookies before consent, offers per-service consent and logs every agreement as legal proof — exactly what the GDPR requires.
Additionally, Google Consent Mode v2 has been mandatory since March 2024 for all websites with Google Ads or Analytics. Without GCM v2, you lose conversion data and risk inaccurate campaign evaluations. Cookie Notice does not support GCM v2. Consenta automatically sends consent signals to Google — without manual code, without external plugins. Anyone still relying on a simple cookie notice today risks not only legal consequences, but also measurable marketing losses.
The most frequently asked questions about switching from Cookie Notice to Consenta — answered briefly and clearly.
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Cookie Notice only shows a banner. Consenta delivers real GDPR compliance.
Cookie scanner · Cookie blocking · GCM v2 · IAB TCF 2.0 · Per-service consent · A/B testing · From 3 €/mo
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