The Kukie.io WordPress plugin lets you manage your cookie consent banner directly from the WordPress admin. It automatically injects the banner script, provides a dashboard overview, and lets you trigger scans and manage settings without leaving WordPress.
Tip: Learn more about the WordPress plugin at kukie.io/wordpress. You can also download it from WordPress.org.
Before You Begin
Before installing the plugin, you need a Kukie.io account with a site added. If you have not done this yet, follow the Create Your Account & Add Your First Site guide first.
Minimum Requirements
- WordPress 6.0 or higher
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- An active Kukie.io account with at least one site added
Install from the WordPress Plugin Directory
This is the quickest way to get started:
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
- Search for "Kukie" in the search bar.
- Find the Kukie - Cookie Consent Management plugin and click Install Now.
- Click Activate once the installation completes.
- Go to Kukie in the admin sidebar to begin setup.
Alternative: Manual Installation via ZIP Upload
If you prefer to install manually or your server cannot reach the WordPress.org directory:
- Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.
- In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
- Select the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now.
- Click Activate Plugin.
Connect the Plugin to Your Site
After activation, navigate to Kukie in the WordPress admin sidebar. You will see the connection page.
- Log in to the Kukie.io dashboard and open your site.
- Copy your site key from the site overview page.
- Paste the site key into the WordPress plugin's connection field.
- Click Connect.
The plugin validates the key against the Kukie.io API. If successful, it displays your site name, plan, and connection status. The banner script is automatically injected into your site's pages.
Dashboard Overview
Once connected, the plugin dashboard shows:
- Connection status and site details.
- Today's consent statistics (accepted, rejected, custom).
- Last scan summary (pages scanned, cookies found).
- Quick actions (trigger scan, verify installation, view settings).
Script Injection Options
The plugin injects the banner script into your site automatically. You can choose the injection position:
- Head (recommended) - injects the script in the
<head>section for earliest loading and best auto-blocking performance. - Body - injects the script at the end of
<body>.
Regenerating Your API Key
If your API key has been compromised or you suspect unauthorised access, you can regenerate it from the Kukie.io dashboard. Only organisation owners and admins can regenerate API keys.
- Go to your site's Overview page and open the API Key tab.
- Scroll down to the Regenerate Key section and click Regenerate API Key.
- Confirm the action in the modal that appears.
- Copy the new API key and update it in your WordPress plugin settings (Kukie → Disconnect, then reconnect with the new key).
Important: Regenerating your API key immediately invalidates the old key. Your WordPress plugin (and any other integration using the old key) will stop working until you reconnect with the new key.
What's Next?
Now that the plugin is installed and connected:
- Configure WordPress Plugin Settings - set up Google Consent Mode, language preferences, and more.
- Run your first cookie scan - discover what cookies your site sets.
- Customise your banner design - match the banner to your brand.