MaxtDesign

Installation

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

  • 1.Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  • 2.Go to Plugins → Add New
  • 3.Search for "MaxtDesign Cookie Consent"
  • 4.Click Install Now on this plugin
  • 5.Click Activate
  • 6.Go to Settings → Cookie Consent to configure

    • Manual Installation

  • 1.Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org
  • 2.Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  • 3.Click Choose File and select the ZIP file
  • 4.Click Install Now
  • 5.Click Activate Plugin
  • 6.Go to Settings → Cookie Consent to configure

    • Initial Configuration

    After activation:

  • 1.Go to Settings → Cookie Consent
  • 2.Choose a style preset (Minimal, Modern, or Bold)
  • 3.Select a position (Top banner, Bottom banner, or Center modal)
  • 4.Customize the primary color to match your brand
  • 5.Edit the popup text if desired (or keep defaults)
  • 6.Click Save Settings

    • The consent popup will immediately appear to visitors.

    Adding Google Analytics or Google Ads

    This plugin manages consent signals — it does not add tracking code to your site. You still need to add GA4 or Google Ads separately.

    Recommended: Google Tag Manager

  • 1.Install your GTM container snippet in your theme's section
  • 2.Configure your GA4/Ads tags in GTM (most tags respect consent by default)
  • 3.The plugin automatically implements Google Consent Mode v2
  • 4.Your tags will only fire after the user grants consent

    • Alternative: Site Kit by Google

    You can also use the Site Kit by Google plugin or add GA4 tracking code directly. The consent signals work with any Google tracking implementation.

    Troubleshooting Tracking

    If tracking still fires before consent, check Settings → Cookie Consent → Advanced Settings and ensure "Inject Default Consent State" is enabled (it should be by default).

    Requirements

  • WordPress 5.8 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • No other dependencies required
    • Configuration