In short
- Founded 2018 in Milton Keynes, started as a WordPress plugin
- Per-domain pricing from a free tier at 5,000 pageviews up to $55/month for unlimited pageviews
- Native Google Consent Mode v2, IAB TCF, and Global Privacy Control support
- Granular auto-blocking of third-party scripts before consent, plus a cookie scanner across all subpages
- Strong Shopify and WordPress integration with a Google-certified CMP listing
What is CookieYes
CookieYes is a UK-based plug-and-play cookie consent platform that started in 2018 as a WordPress plugin and grew into a Google-certified, IAB TCF registered CMP serving over one million websites. Headquartered in Milton Keynes with engineering split between the UK and India, it built its reputation in the WordPress and Shopify segments where SMBs needed a banner live in minutes without an enterprise contract. In 2026 it sits as the most popular budget alternative to Cookiebot in the SMB tier.
Where CookieYes fits in 2026
CookieYes targets small and mid-market websites that want GDPR and CCPA coverage at the lowest possible price. The free tier covers 5,000 pageviews per month on one domain, paid tiers run from $10/month (Basic, 100K pageviews) through $25/month (Pro, 300K) to $55/month (Ultimate, unlimited). Compliance coverage spans GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, LGPD, and Brazil’s other state laws, with IAB TCF for publishers and Global Privacy Control honoured automatically. The trade-off versus Cookiebot is depth: the cookie scanner is good but not as exhaustive, the analytics dashboard is leaner, and multi-domain estates pay per domain with no bundle discount. For a single WordPress or Shopify store, it is usually the fastest path to a compliant banner.
How CookieYes compares to alternatives
- Cookiebot. The direct rival in the SMB tier. Cookiebot has the more mature scanner and EU-only hosting option; CookieYes wins on entry price and the Shopify App listing.
- Usercentrics. Significantly more configuration depth and a dedicated App CMP, but priced for mid-market and up. Pick Usercentrics if you need granular per-service banners or mobile coverage.
- Termly. Similar SMB self-service positioning with a free tier, but a smaller compliance footprint and a less developed Shopify story.
FAQ about CookieYes
How much does CookieYes cost?
CookieYes is free for 5,000 pageviews per month on one domain, with paid plans from $10/month (Basic, 100K pageviews), $25/month (Pro, 300K pageviews) and $55/month (Ultimate, unlimited pageviews). Every domain needs its own subscription, there is no multi-domain bundle pricing.
Is CookieYes GDPR-compliant?
Yes. CookieYes is built for GDPR and ePrivacy, with documented opt-in consent, granular per-category controls, and tamper-resistant consent logs that meet the Article 7 accountability standard. The Ultimate plan also covers user consent records exportable as CSV.
How does CookieYes handle Consent Mode v2?
CookieYes natively integrates with Google Consent Mode v2, passing the four required signals (analytics_storage, ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) to Google tags. The default state and TCF integration can be configured from the dashboard without code.
Does CookieYes support IAB TCF?
Yes. CookieYes is a Google-certified CMP and supports IAB TCF for publishers who need to pass TC strings to programmatic ad exchanges. The TCF mode is an opt-in setting in the dashboard.
Does CookieYes work with Shopify?
Yes. CookieYes ships as a Shopify App with a GDPR Cookie Banner listing in the Shopify App Store, complete with Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF 2.3 support. The app installs in one click and configures itself for Shopify themes.
Is CookieYes EU-hosted?
CookieYes uses AWS infrastructure with regional options. The default deployment is EU-Ireland, but the company is headquartered in the UK rather than the EU, which can affect data residency reviews under strict EU-only procurement.
How to use CookieYes?
Sign up at cookieyes.com, install the WordPress plugin, Shopify App, or generic script tag. The scanner runs automatically, builds the banner, and goes live in minutes. Most teams ship the first banner the same day.
Why choose CookieYes?
CookieYes is the cheapest serious CMP with a permanent free tier, native Shopify and WordPress integrations, and a 4.8 G2 rating. It is the default for SMB DTC stores that want GDPR coverage without a $100/month subscription.
How does CookieYes work?
The script loads the banner, intercepts third-party scripts before consent, then a runtime API exposes the user’s consent state to your tags. Consent records and the scanner results are stored in the dashboard.
Is CookieYes free?
Yes. CookieYes has a permanent free plan for sites under 5,000 monthly pageviews on one domain, plus a 14-day free trial on paid plans.
How to learn CookieYes?
The CookieYes documentation portal has setup guides for WordPress, Shopify, Wix, and custom stacks. The CookieYes YouTube channel publishes setup walkthroughs and demo videos covering language settings, auto-blocking, and dashboard analytics.
What are CookieYes reviews?
CookieYes is rated 4.8 on G2 with 280+ reviews, one of the highest ratings in the CMP category, and holds a similarly strong rating on the Shopify App Store. See https://www.g2.com/products/cookieyes/reviews for detailed feedback.
Does CookieYes have an API?
Yes. CookieYes provides a JavaScript runtime API for tag gating, a REST API for consent records on the Ultimate plan, and webhooks for consent events. Documentation is in the CookieYes help centre.
Does CookieYes have a trial or a demo?
Yes. CookieYes has a permanent free tier plus a 14-day free trial on all paid plans, so you can test Pro and Ultimate features before paying.
Does CookieYes have AI?
CookieYes uses ML-assisted classification to categorise unknown cookies into the standard buckets automatically, which is the closest thing to AI in the product. The roadmap signals more AI-driven compliance features (auto-categorisation, multi-language banner drafting), but the product is intentionally focused on automation rather than generative AI.
CookieYes pricing
CookieYes is free. Plans are organised as Per domain, tiered by monthly pageviews. A 14-day free trial on paid plans option is available. See the full CookieYes pricing page for current tiers and any add-ons.
