WordPress plugin comparison
CookieYes vs CookieStart
At a glance
- CookieYes has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for CookieStart.
- On a typical day, CookieYes is downloaded about 16,537 times, CookieStart about 4.
- CookieStart is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 3,237 reviews.
- CookieYes was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 17, 2026 for CookieStart.
- CookieYes is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for CookieStart.
- CookieYes has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for CookieStart.
Line by line
CookieYes leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CookieYes |  CookieStart |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #39 | #29,846 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4M | 183 |
| Rating | 4.8(3.2K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.43 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 24 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.1 |
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