CookieFirst

Spec sheet

What it does

CookieFirst is a consent-management platform for cookie banners, cookie policies and tracking consent under GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA, LGPD and other laws.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Free plan

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Headquarters

Amsterdam, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Founded

2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

API rendering method

The JavaScript API includes renderEmbeds() for dynamically inserting policy or cookie-table embeds after a single-page-app view changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Automatic blocking

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Broad compatibility

The maker says the script can be used with virtually any web technology, listing Wix, HubSpot, Drupal, Joomla, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Magento and TYPO3.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

CMS plugins

Official plugins or modules are offered for WordPress, Shopify and Shopware 5 and 6.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Company facts

LinkedIn lists CookieFirst as a privately held IT-services company with 11–50 employees, headquartered in Amsterdam, and founded in 2019.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company legal name

The download page identifies the owner as Digital Data Solutions BV.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Consent logging

Visitor consents are logged in an anonymized database, with CookieFirst stating that storage is in the European Union.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Consent records

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Cookie scanner

The service scans cookies and local-storage items monthly or more often and updates the cookie policy automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Documentation depth

The help center is organized into installation, general information, integrations and advanced JavaScript API sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Geographic targeting

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Google Consent Mode

advancedRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Google integrations

CookieFirst documents Google Tag Manager templates and Google Consent Mode v2 integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Granular consent

Visitors can give separate consent for individual third-party services or cookie categories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

IAB TCF support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Infrastructure certification

Its data-security page says the DigitalOcean infrastructure it uses is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and lists datacenter SOC and PCI attestations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Installation method

Standard installation places the generated JavaScript snippet as the first script after the opening head tag, while a separate snippet embeds the current cookie policy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Language support

The banner, preference panel and policy have default translations and can be customized; the WordPress listing says more than 44 languages are supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Limit: free tier

The free plan restricts users to one third-party script, one language, one scan and a banner without customization, statistics, audit trails or TCF support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Limit: subscription dependency

The WordPress plugin listing says installation alone does not make a site compliant and requires an active CookieFirst subscription.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Limit: WordPress maintenance

WordPress.org warns that the plugin has not been tested with the latest three major WordPress releases and may have compatibility or support issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org

Microsoft integrations

Its support center documents Microsoft Ads consent mode, Microsoft Clarity and UET-related consent integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Notable news

A LinkedIn update reported that the WordPress plugin entered the official directory with WordPress Consent API integration and async/defer loading improvements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Praise: ease of use

Trustpilot reviews praise easy configuration, while a Capterra reviewer called setup easy for a small nonprofit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Praise: Shopify customization

A Shopify reviewer praised advanced customization through a regular CookieFirst account and dedicated support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com

Praise: support

Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly describe responses as fast, clear, accurate and helpful, including assistance with dynamic-cookie problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Public JavaScript API

The public API supports embed-code data or URL attributes such as API key, stealth mode, silent mode and language.Read 15 Oct 2026 · support.cookiefirst.com

Rating on Capterra

Capterra shows a 5.0/5 incentivized review praising setup, while another listed review scored the product 1.0/5 overall.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on GetApp

3.7 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Shopify App Store

5 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com

Rating on Trustpilot

4.4 out of 5 from 10 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Re-consent

A re-consent feature can reshow the banner after a chosen period to pursue opt-in goals for returning visitors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

React integration

CookieFirst provides a React cookie-consent integration for websites or apps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Security controls

CookieFirst states that it uses encryption, SSL connections, restricted access, daily backups, confidentiality agreements and processor agreements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Support options

GetApp lists chat, knowledge base and email/help-desk support, with documentation and live-online training options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Third-party script blocking

It can autoblock or individually configure third-party scripts and cookies until a visitor gives consent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cookiefirst.com

Plans and prices

Every CookieFirst plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Cookie Tracking Software#1 of 189.0
• Consent & Preference Management#2 of 228.9
• Cookie Consent Management Platforms#12 of 1239.0
• Cookie Management#3 of 198.8
• Consent Management#4 of 218.8