Installation & Activation
Consenta is installed as a standard WordPress plugin. You need WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+.
Install Plugin
Log in at My Account and download the latest consenta.zip.
Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
Click Activate Plugin. Consenta will appear in the left menu under Consenta.
Go to Consenta → Settings → License and enter your license key (from the confirmation email).
Activate License
Find your key in the confirmation email (format: CONSENTA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) or at My Account → Licenses.
Open Consenta → Settings → License, paste the key and click Activate.
After successful activation the dashboard shows Active and your plan (Starter / Pro / Agency).
Run Cookie Scan
The cookie scanner automatically searches your website for all set cookies and categorizes them into the 6 standard categories.
Go to Consenta → Cookie Scanner and click Start Scan. The scanner searches all pages of your website.
After the scan you see all found cookies with name, provider, category and duration. Review the automatic categorization.
Change the category of individual cookies via dropdown if needed. The 6 categories are: Necessary, Functional, Statistics, Marketing, Preferences and Other.
Customize Dialog / Banner / Widget
Consenta offers three consent elements: the consent dialog (modal), the cookie banner and the privacy widget (toggle). All are configurable under Consenta → Appearance.
Manage Consent Categories
Consenta uses 6 standard categories for granular cookie management:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Necessary | Technically required cookies (always active, not deselectable) |
| Functional | Cookies for enhanced functionality (e.g. language, region) |
| Statistics | Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, Matomo) |
| Marketing | Advertising and remarketing cookies (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads) |
| Preferences | Cookies for personal settings (e.g. theme, layout) |
| Other | Uncategorized cookies |
Google Consent Mode v2
Google Consent Mode v2 is fully supported. Consenta automatically sends the correct consent signals to Google services.
Setup
Under Consenta → Settings → Google Consent Mode enable the toggle.
Consenta automatically sets: ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization based on the visitor consent decision.
Configure IAB TCF
The IAB Transparency & Consent Framework 2.0 is fully supported. TC strings are automatically generated and managed.
Under Consenta → Settings → IAB TCF enable the toggle.
Select the relevant IAB vendors for your website. The TC string is generated automatically.
Enable Geolocation
Shows the consent dialog only to visitors from the EU or configurable regions. Visitors outside the configured regions see no banner.
Under Consenta → Settings → Geolocation enable the toggle.
Select the countries/regions where the consent dialog should be shown. Default: all EU countries.
Logs & Reports
Consenta logs every consent decision for GDPR proof-of-consent requirements. Under Consenta → Logs you find all entries.
Multi-Site Dashboard
Manage cookie consent settings for all your WordPress sites centrally. Consent statistics for all sites at a glance.
Consenta → Sites → Copy Site Token (generated on the main site).
On the remote site: Consenta → Settings → Multi-Site → Paste token and enter main site URL.
Click Test Connection. The remote site now sends consent data to the main site.
REST API
The REST API enables programmatic management of consent settings, cookie lists and logs. Authentication via API token under Consenta → Settings → API.
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| GET /consenta/v1/cookies | Get cookie list |
| GET /consenta/v1/logs | Get consent logs |
| GET /consenta/v1/stats | Get consent statistics |
| PUT /consenta/v1/settings | Update settings |
White Label Setup
Replace Consenta branding with your own. Configurable under Consenta → Settings → White Label.
Troubleshooting
Consent dialog not showing
Check: (1) Is the license active? (2) Is the dialog enabled under Consenta → Appearance? (3) Are there JavaScript errors in the browser console? (4) Is a caching plugin active? Clear the cache.
Cookies set despite rejection
Check the blocking level under Consenta → Settings. Level 1 blocks only known cookies. Increase to Level 2 or 3 for more comprehensive blocking. Run a new cookie scan to detect all cookies.
Google Consent Mode not sending signals
Check: (1) Is the GCM toggle enabled under Settings? (2) Is the Consenta script loaded before the GTM script? (3) Check the browser console for errors.
License key not working
Check: (1) No spaces before/after the key. (2) The website URL matches the one used during activation. (3) The license has not expired. If problems persist: Contact support.
FAQ
Does Consenta work with caching plugins?
Yes. Consenta works entirely client-side. Cookie blocking and consent dialog work independently of server-side caching.
Do I need Consenta in addition to Google Consent Mode?
Yes. Google Consent Mode is just the interface — you need a Consent Management Platform (CMP) like Consenta that sends the consent signals.
How many languages are supported?
Over 30 languages. Compatible with WPML and Polylang.
Where do I find my license after purchase?
In the confirmation email and at My Account → Licenses.
Still have questions?
Our support team usually responds within 24 hours.