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Cookie Consent for
WooCommerce

GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy compliance for your WooCommerce store. Scan, detect & manage cookies automatically with our free WordPress plugin.

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Necessary 8 cookies
Analytics 5 cookies
Marketing 12 cookies
Payment 7 cookies
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Why WooCommerce Stores Need
Cookie Compliance

WooCommerce stores set dozens of cookies - cart sessions, payment tokens, analytics trackers, remarketing pixels. Under GDPR and CCPA, every non-essential cookie needs informed consent before it fires.

Cookie Count

30-50

Cookies per Store

Cart sessions, payment tokens, analytics trackers and third-party integrations all set cookies. Every non-essential cookie requires explicit consent.

wc_cart_hash wc_session_* _ga _fbp

Payment Gateways

Stripe

PayPal, Square & More

Fraud-detection and session cookies need careful handling to avoid breaking checkout while staying GDPR compliant.

__stripe_mid __stripe_sid paypal_*

GDPR Enforcement

1000+

Complaints by noyb

Data protection authorities across Europe have issued enforcement actions against ecommerce sites. Fines for cookie violations are real and increasing.

Analytics & Remarketing

Analytics, Remarketing & Extensions

GA4, Facebook Pixel, TikTok and Google Ads conversion tags fire on product and thank-you pages. Mailchimp, Klaviyo and HubSpot integrations add their own tracking cookies. Each WooCommerce plugin update can introduce new cookies that need consent.

_ga _fbp _gcl_au ttclid mailchimp_* hubspotutk

Checkout Protection

Checkout Cookie Compliance

WooCommerce cart cookies (woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_*) are necessary for checkout to function. Kukie auto-categorises them so they are never blocked, while managing consent for everything else.

WooCommerce Cookies Explained

A complete breakdown of cookies found on WooCommerce stores, organised by category. Kukie's cookie scanner detects all of these automatically.

Payment & Checkout

Cookie NameCategoryPurpose
__stripe_midNecessaryStripe fraud prevention
__stripe_sidNecessaryStripe session tracking
paypal_*NecessaryPayPal session and checkout
square_*NecessarySquare payment session
mollie_*NecessaryMollie payment processing

Analytics & Marketing

Cookie NameCategoryPurpose
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics visitor ID
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics session ID
_fbpMarketingFacebook Pixel browser ID
_fbcMarketingFacebook click identifier
_gcl_auMarketingGoogle Ads conversion linker
_uetmsclkidMarketingMicrosoft Ads click tracking
ttclidMarketingTikTok click identifier

Extensions & Plugins

Cookie NameCategoryPurpose
mailchimp_landing_siteMarketingMailchimp landing page tracking
_hjSessionUser_*AnalyticsHotjar user identification
hubspotutkMarketingHubSpot visitor tracking
__kla_idMarketingKlaviyo visitor identification
_clckAnalyticsMicrosoft Clarity user ID

Kukie's cookie scanner detects all of these automatically - no manual configuration needed.

How to Add Cookie Consent
to WooCommerce

Getting your WooCommerce store compliant takes minutes, not hours. Kukie automates the entire process.

1

Install

Install & Connect

Install the Kukie WordPress plugin from WordPress.org or paste the script tag. Kukie auto-detects WooCommerce and configures category mappings for you.

2

Scan

Scan Your Store

Kukie crawls your product pages, cart, checkout and thank-you pages to discover every cookie. WooCommerce session cookies are auto-categorised as "Necessary" using our database of 1,500+ known cookies.

3

Go Live

Compliant in Minutes

Your WooCommerce cookie banner goes live with the right categories and descriptions. Scripts are blocked until consent is given. Google Consent Mode v2 fires automatically.

Add Kukie to Your Store →

Built for WooCommerce

Every feature works out of the box with your WooCommerce store. No configuration needed.

Detection

Smart Cookie Detection

Recognises WooCommerce session cookies and auto-categorises them as Necessary. No manual mapping needed.

Payments

Payment Gateway Compatibility

Stripe, PayPal, Square, Mollie - Kukie handles fraud detection cookies without breaking your checkout flow.

Consent Mode

Google Consent Mode v2

Automatic integration with GA4 and Google Ads conversion tracking. Consent signals sent before tags fire. Learn more

Auto-Block

Script Blocking

The auto-blocker knows which scripts are essential for WooCommerce checkout and payment processing and leaves them alone. See all features

Plugin

WordPress Plugin

Install from WordPress.org - no code changes needed. Compatible with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize and W3 Total Cache. Learn more

Multi-Store

Multi-Store Dashboard

Manage cookie consent across multiple WooCommerce stores from one dashboard. Per-store configuration, scanning and banner customisation.

Consent Log

Consent Logging

Every consent decision is recorded with a verifiable receipt. Exportable logs for audits and GDPR documentation requests.

Geo Rules

Region-Based Rules

Show different banners based on visitor location. EU visitors get GDPR consent, US visitors get CCPA opt-out - automatically.

Design

Banner Customisation

Match your store branding with full colour, position, layout and copy customisation. Works with any WooCommerce theme.

Compliant Wherever You Sell

WooCommerce stores selling internationally must comply with multiple privacy regulations. Kukie handles all of them automatically.

GDPR

Explicit consent before non-essential cookies. Applies to all stores serving EU visitors.

CCPA/CPRA

Opt-out rights and "Do Not Sell or Share" link for California visitors.

ePrivacy

Cookie consent requirements for EU/EEA visitors alongside GDPR.

LGPD

Consent requirements for processing personal data of Brazilian customers.

Selling internationally? Kukie auto-detects visitor location and shows the right consent experience per region.

See all supported regulations →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WooCommerce need a cookie consent banner?
Yes. WooCommerce stores use cookies for cart sessions, payment processing, analytics and marketing pixels. Under GDPR, every non-essential cookie requires informed consent before it is set. CCPA also requires a "Do Not Sell" opt-out mechanism. Even if your store only serves domestic customers, international visitors may be protected by these regulations. A cookie consent banner is essential for any WooCommerce store.
What cookies does WooCommerce set?
WooCommerce sets several cookies by default including woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart and wp_woocommerce_session_*. These are strictly necessary for the cart and checkout. However, most stores also use third-party cookies from Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Stripe, PayPal and marketing extensions - all of which require consent under GDPR.
Are WooCommerce cart cookies considered "necessary"?
Yes. Core WooCommerce cart and session cookies are classified as strictly necessary because the checkout process cannot function without them. Kukie automatically categorises them as "Necessary" so they are never blocked. Payment gateway cookies like Stripe fraud detection cookies should still be disclosed in your cookie policy.
How do I add cookie consent to my WooCommerce store?
The easiest way is to install the Kukie WordPress plugin from WordPress.org. Search for "Kukie" under Plugins > Add New. After activation, enter your site key from your Kukie.io account and the cookie banner appears immediately. No code changes needed.
Will a cookie banner slow down my WooCommerce site?
No. Kukie's banner script is around 20KB gzipped and loads asynchronously from our global CDN. It has zero impact on Core Web Vitals scores. The plugin is compatible with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, W3 Total Cache and all other major caching plugins.
Does Kukie work with WooCommerce payment gateways?
Yes. Kukie is compatible with all major WooCommerce payment gateways including Stripe, PayPal, Square and Mollie. The auto-blocker knows which scripts are essential for payment processing and leaves them running. Your customers can always complete their purchases.
How does Kukie handle Google Analytics on WooCommerce?
Kukie integrates with Google Consent Mode v2 which sends consent signals to GA4 and Google Ads before any tags fire. You keep conversion data flowing while staying compliant. No manual Google Tag Manager configuration needed.
Is WooCommerce GDPR compliant by default?
No. While WooCommerce includes basic privacy tools like data export and erasure requests, it does not include a cookie consent mechanism. WooCommerce does not block third-party scripts, manage cookie categories or provide consent logging - all of which are required under GDPR. You need a dedicated solution like Kukie.
Can I use Kukie with WooCommerce Subscriptions?
Yes. Kukie works with WooCommerce Subscriptions, Memberships and all other extensions. The cookie scanner detects cookies set by these extensions and categorises them appropriately. Recurring payment and subscription management cookies are treated as necessary.
Does Kukie support WooCommerce multisite?
Yes. Kukie supports WordPress multisite installations with WooCommerce. Each site gets its own site key and configuration in the Kukie dashboard. Manage cookie consent for all your stores from a single Kukie.io account with per-store scanning and banner customisation.
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Known Cookies

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