A cookie banner is the notice that informs visitors about the cookies you use and, where required, lets them accept or decline non-essential cookies. For a WordPress Plugin, getting it right matters: WordPress.org guidelines require plugins to disclose any data they send to external services, and many plugins must help site owners meet their own GDPR duties. This free cookie banner generator asks a few questions about your WordPress Plugin and assembles a tailored document you can copy or download in seconds.
Why your WordPress Plugin needs a cookie banner
Under the EU ePrivacy rules and the GDPR, you generally need consent before setting non-essential cookies, and a clear notice explaining them.
WordPress.org guidelines require plugins to disclose any data they send to external services, and many plugins must help site owners meet their own GDPR duties.
What a WordPress Plugin cookie banner should cover
A good cookie banner for a WordPress Plugin is specific to how your product works. At a minimum, address:
- Any calls the plugin makes to external or third-party services
- Data stored in the site database on behalf of the owner
- Hooks you provide for data export and erasure requests
- A plain-language description of the cookies you set
- The purpose of each cookie category
- How visitors can control or withdraw consent
- A link to your full privacy policy
How this generator works
PolicySmith builds your cookie banner entirely in your browser — nothing you type is sent to a server. Answer the questions above about analytics, payments, AI features, and the regions your users live in, and the document updates to match. Export it as HTML or Markdown, paste it into your WordPress Plugin, and link to it from your store listing or footer.
Frequently asked questions
Does a WordPress plugin need its own privacy policy?
If your plugin sends data to your servers or a third-party API, you must disclose it in the readme and your policy. Plugins that store personal data should also support WordPress’s privacy export and erasure tools.
When is a cookie banner legally required?
If you serve EU or UK visitors and set any non-essential cookies — analytics, advertising, or embedded media — you generally need a consent banner before those cookies load.
Do I need a banner for strictly necessary cookies?
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, but you should still disclose them. A short notice plus your privacy policy covers this.
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