Ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, DSGVO, and other global privacy regulations is critical for every WordPress-powered website. The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin (v5.0.5) provides an all-in-one solution for cookie consent management, offering flexibility, transparency, and full compliance with international data protection laws.
With its latest achievement, the plugin has been awarded the Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2025-64591) by CleanTalk, guaranteeing that its codebase is secure, hardened, and resilient against exploitation. This recognition reinforces the plugin’s position as one of the most trusted cookie compliance solutions for WordPress.
| Name of | GDPR Cookie Compliance – Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent, Cookie Notice for CCPA, EU Cookie Law |
| Version | 5.0.5 |
| Downloads | 300 000+ |
| Description | Prepare your website for cookie consent requirements related to GDPR, CCPA, DSGVO, EU cookie law and notice requirements with this incredibly powerful, easy-to-use, well supported and 100% free WordPress plugin. |
| Security | Successfully tested for: SQL Injection (SQLi) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Stored & Reflected Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication Vulnerabilities Authentication Bypass Exploits Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial-of-Service (DoS) vectors Data Leakage Vulnerabilities Insecure Dependency Usage Remote Code Execution (RCE) Risks Unauthorized File Access Insufficient Injection Protection Information Disclosure via Misconfigured Endpoints |
| CleanTalk Certification | Proudly earned the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk, indicating adherence to stringent security standards. |
| Additional Information | Users can confidently manage age restrictions with the assurance of the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC). Verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website. |
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Key Features
Local Data Storage – All user data is stored locally; no data is sent to external servers.
Easy Setup – Install, configure, and launch compliance banners in seconds.
User Control – Visitors can fully manage, accept, reject, or revoke cookie consent.
Integration Ready – Supports GTM, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and GTM4WP.
Google Consent Mode v2 – Full support for advanced Google compliance features.
Customization – Fully editable texts, colors, fonts, and logos.
Consent Expiration Control – Set timeframes for re-prompting user consent.
Mobile-Responsive Design – Optimized for modern devices and accessibility standards.
Multilingual Support – Compatible with WPML, Polylang, and major translation plugins.
Premium Enhancements:
- Consent Logs for audit readiness.
- Geo-targeted compliance banners.
- Cookie Wall / Full-Screen Mode.
- iFrame Blocker for third-party embeds.
- Consent Renewal after policy updates.
- Export/Import of custom settings across multisite setups.
- Detailed analytics and reporting of user interactions.
Security Assurance
Security is paramount when handling privacy compliance and user consent, and GDPR Cookie Compliance has been thoroughly tested to meet CleanTalk’s Plugin Security Certification (PSC) standards.
The plugin has been successfully tested for:
- ✅ SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks
- ✅ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks
- ✅ Authentication & Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Data Leakage Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Insecure Dependencies & Library Risks
- ✅ Code Execution Vulnerabilities
- ✅ File Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities
- ✅ Insufficient Injection Protection
- ✅ Information Leakage Vulnerabilities
By following WordPress coding standards, sanitizing all inputs, and enforcing nonce-based protections, the plugin ensures that cookie compliance mechanisms cannot be exploited by attackers.
The PSC certification means that GDPR Cookie Compliance 5.0.5 is not only privacy-compliant but also cybersecurity-resilient, making it safe for deployment on corporate, eCommerce, and high-traffic websites.
Conclusion
The GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin (v5.0.5) provides a powerful, flexible, and certified-secure way to ensure your website meets global privacy regulations. By achieving the CleanTalk Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2025-64591), it proves that it doesn’t just focus on compliance—it also safeguards your site’s security at every level.
For WordPress administrators, developers, and organizations, this plugin is a trusted, security-certified choice for managing cookie consent in line with GDPR, CCPA, and worldwide privacy standards.
Note: The date and certification information may change over time. It is advisable to verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.