Cookie Message
v1.2by Jenst · updated 11 years ago
EU cookie law message at the bottom of the screen.
- Rank
- #16,464
- Down13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 117
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,155 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Cookie Message at a glance
Cookie Message is a WordPress plugin by Jenst with 100+ active installs, the #16,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Feb 5, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 104 plugins tagged “message”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats54 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Cookie Message |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 117 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 117 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 119 |
Rank over time
#16,464 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,464 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,451 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,441 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,454 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,447 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,428 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,427 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,482 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,477 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,428 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,477 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,489 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,453 |
Growth %
Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.68% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 4, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 5, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Cookie Message
How many websites use Cookie Message?
Cookie Message is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Cookie Message been downloaded?
4,155 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Cookie Message last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Feb 5, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Cookie Message compatible with the latest WordPress?
Cookie Message’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Cookie Message still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Cookie Message have?
No one has reviewed Cookie Message on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Cookie Message?
The plugins most like Cookie Message, by the tags they share, are GDPR Cookie Consent Notice Box (800+), CookieAdmin (400K+) and Asesor de Cookies RGPD para normativa europea (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 117 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | Jenst |
| First released | Feb 4, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 5, 2015 |
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