Icegram Cookie Manager – GDPR, CCPA & Google Consent Mode v2 Cookie Banner (Fast & Free)

Add a compliant GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and ePrivacy cookie consent banner with built-in Google Consent Mode v2 in under 5 minutes — 100% free, 100% self-hosted in WordPress, and with zero impact on your Core Web Vitals.

Icegram Cookie Manager by Icegram is the lightweight, no-headache WordPress cookie consent plugin built for site owners who want privacy compliance handled without 20-step legal wizards, external SaaS accounts, or monthly pageview caps.

Install it, customize your banner colors and message under Settings > Icegram Cookie Manager, and hit save. Your visitors stay informed and in control, your Google Analytics and Ads tags receive Consent Mode v2 signals, and your site stays fast.

Why Choose Icegram Cookie Manager Over Bloated CMP Plugins?

Most WordPress cookie consent plugins either cap your free site at 1,000–5,000 monthly visits, force “Powered by” branding onto your banner, or lock Google Consent Mode v2 behind expensive annual subscriptions. Icegram Cookie Manager gives you everything 100% free forever:

• 100% Free Forever (No Pageview Caps or Upsells): No paid pro tier, no monthly visitor limits, no locked features, and no forced branding.
• Built-In Google Consent Mode v2 Support (Added in v1.0.4): Pass visitor consent signals seamlessly to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Ads, and Google Tag Manager without paying for a premium CMP upgrade.
• Granular Visitor Cookie Preference Controls (Added in v1.0.2): Let visitors review and customize their cookie preferences before giving consent — demonstrating transparent, GDPR-aligned choice.
• Ultra-Lightweight & Core Web Vitals Friendly: Minimal JavaScript, zero external server requests, zero third-party fonts or CDN dependencies, and zero database bloat.
• Live in Under 5 Minutes: Skip overwhelming legal questionnaires and 50-page background scanners. Go from Install → Activate → Live Cookie Banner from a single clean settings screen.
• Multilingual Out of the Box (6 Languages): Includes native translations for English, German (DSGVO), Spanish, French (RGPD), Italian, and Portuguese.

Complete Feature Breakdown

1. Customizable, On-Brand Cookie Banner
* Write your own clear, plain-language cookie notice message in your brand’s voice.
* Customize button labels (Accept, Reject, Manage Preferences) and link directly to your WordPress Privacy Policy page.
* Choose Top or Bottom page placement and customize background, text, and button colors to match your theme.
* 100% mobile-responsive layout that looks clean on desktop, tablet, and smartphone screens.

2. Visitor Consent & Preference Management
* Keep the cookie notice persistently visible until the visitor takes explicit action.
* Allow visitors to accept all cookies or open the Cookie Preference Controls modal to customize their consent choices before opting in.
* Built-in support for Google Consent Mode v2 so your analytics and advertising tags adapt automatically to user consent.

3. Built for Speed & 100% Self-Hosted Privacy
* Runs entirely on your WordPress server — no visitor IP addresses or consent interactions are ever transmitted to external SaaS clouds.
* Compatible with all major WordPress caching and performance plugins (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, W3 Total Cache, Cloudflare).
* Tested and verified up to WordPress 7.1.3 and PHP 7.0 – 8.3+.

Do You Need a WordPress Cookie Consent Banner?

If your WordPress website uses any of the following tools, you are setting cookies and privacy regulations require you to inform visitors and obtain or manage consent:

• Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), Microsoft Clarity, Matomo, or Hotjar.
• Advertising & Retargeting Pixels: Google Ads, Meta (Facebook) Pixel, TikTok Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or AdSense.
• eCommerce & Carts: WooCommerce cart/checkout sessions or Easy Digital Downloads (EDD).
• Embedded Media & Widgets: YouTube or Vimeo video embeds, live chat widgets, or social sharing buttons.

Privacy Regulations Supported

Icegram Cookie Manager helps you meet cookie notice, transparency, and consent requirements under:

• GDPR & UK GDPR (European Union, EEA & United Kingdom — including German DSGVO and French RGPD)
• ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law) & PECR (UK)
• CCPA / CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

Note: Icegram Cookie Manager provides the technical banner, preference controls, and Consent Mode v2 signaling to help you manage cookie consent, but does not constitute formal legal advice.

Built by the Icegram Team

Icegram Cookie Manager is built and maintained by Icegram, the team trusted by 150,000+ WordPress site owners for over 10 years:

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