Consently FAQ: Cookie Consent Questions, Answered

This FAQ answers the questions people ask most about Consently: what it does, what it costs, and how to set it up. It also covers compliance and how Consently compares to other cookie consent tools. Each answer below links to a deeper page if you want the full breakdown.

About Consently

What is Consently?

Consently is an all-in-one consent management platform built by the team behind the website builder Dorik. It collects and documents visitor consent for cookies and trackers. It ships a cookie banner, automatic cookie scanning, consent logs, and three policy generators in one tool.

What does Consently do?

Consently does four core jobs. It shows a branded cookie banner, scans your site for cookies and trackers, blocks non-essential cookies until consent, and logs every decision for audits. It also generates your cookie, privacy, and terms policies and signals consent to Google via Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF. See every Consently feature for the full list.

Who is Consently for?

Consently is built for cost-conscious small website owners, e-commerce stores, publishers running ad-tech, and agencies managing multiple client sites from one account. The product is designed so you do not need to hire a lawyer or a developer to become compliant.

Is Consently a Google-certified consent management platform?

Consently is certified for Google Additional Consent (AC v2) and supports Google Consent Mode v2 out of the box. A full Google CMP Partner listing is pending, so treat that specific certification as in progress rather than complete. See Consently's Google Consent Mode support for setup details.

Pricing and Plans

How much does Consently cost?

Consently has three annual plans, and every feature is included on every plan. The differences are domain count and pageview allowance, not feature access.

See Consently's plans and pricing for the full tier breakdown.

Does Consently have a free trial?

Yes, Consently offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes every feature, including scanning, the banner, and all three policy generators, so you can test the product before paying. Start a free Consently trial to try it yourself.

Why should I pay for cookie consent instead of using a free plugin?

Free cookie plugins often cap scanning, gate geotargeting and weekly scans behind an upgrade, or charge per extra site. Consently bundles every feature and multiple domains into one flat annual price. That price stays cheaper than a free-then-upgrade plugin once you manage more than one site. See a paid CMP versus a free plugin for the full cost comparison.

How many websites can I use Consently on?

Basic covers 1 domain, Premium covers 5, and Enterprise covers 10, all managed from a single account. Agencies and freelancers get flat multi-domain pricing instead of separate bills per client site. See how to manage multiple sites from one account.

Does Consently charge per domain?

No. Consently prices by capacity, meaning domains plus monthly pageviews bundled into each plan, rather than charging per domain. Five domains cost $199/year on Premium, versus the per-domain bills that make CMPs like Cookiebot or CookieYes expensive past one site. Read how CMP pricing works for the full pricing-model breakdown.

Getting Started and Setup

How do I install Consently on my website?

To install Consently:

Follow the full steps to add a cookie banner to your site.

How long does it take to set up Consently?

Most users go live in under 30 minutes. The process is install the script, run an automatic scan, pick a GDPR or CCPA template, brand the banner, and publish. No code is required beyond the one-line embed. Customize the cookie consent banner to match your brand.

Does Consently work with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and Wix?

Yes. Consently works on any platform that allows a script in the page head. It has specific support for WordPress through its official plugin, plus Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, and more. See cookie consent for WordPress for platform-specific setup.

Can I use Consently with Google Tag Manager?

Yes. Install Consently through GTM using a Custom HTML tag, which deploys the banner and consent signals across your site without editing template code directly. See how to set up consent with Google Tag Manager.

Features and Compliance

Does Consently support GDPR and CCPA?

Yes. Consently ships a GDPR opt-in template for EU and UK visitors and a CCPA/US opt-out template for California visitors. Automatic geotargeting shows the correct model by region. It also lists coverage for PIPEDA, LGPD, and other regional privacy regimes. See Consently's GDPR cookie consent setup.

Does Consently scan and block cookies before consent?

Yes. Consently automatically scans your full site for cookies, trackers, scripts, and iframes, then blocks every non-essential item until the visitor consents. Nothing fires before permission is given. This directly addresses the "did my scripts already fire" reliability concern that comes up with weaker scanners. Learn how Consently will block cookies before consent.

Does Consently support Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF?

Yes. Consently signals Google Consent Mode v2 by default, covering ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization. It also supports IAB TCF v2.3, the Transparency and Consent Framework used for programmatic advertising. This keeps your analytics and ad-tech tags receiving valid consent states. See Consently's IAB TCF support for the vendor-list details.

Can Consently generate my cookie, privacy, and terms policies?

Yes. Consently includes three policy generators: cookie policy, privacy policy, and terms and conditions, each built from a guided question flow. Every generated document is editable in a rich-text editor and can be embedded directly on your site. Generate a cookie policy in minutes.

Does Consently support multiple languages?

Yes. The banner and preference center display in 35 languages, and policy documents generate in 10 or more languages. Automatic language detection uses the visitor's browser settings. See multi-language cookie banners for the full language list.

Does Consently only use explicit consent?

Yes. Consently blocks cookies until a visitor actively clicks to accept, using explicit consent only. Implied or scroll-based consent is not supported, which keeps your setup aligned with the stricter GDPR interpretation of valid consent. Learn more about what cookie consent means.

Security, Data, and Records

Is Consently secure and where is my data stored?

Consently hosts its core infrastructure in the EU, specifically Frankfurt, on MongoDB Atlas, AWS, and Upstash. This also serves as a GDPR data-residency signal for European visitors. Banners are built to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. See how consent choices land in consent records and logs.

Does Consently keep consent records for audits?

Yes. Consently stores a consent log of every visitor's choice, including timestamp, country, and consent status, with export support. This gives you audit-ready proof of consent for GDPR and CCPA reviews. See how to keep proof of consent for audits.

Does Consently offer a Data Processing Agreement (DPA)?

Yes. Consently provides a customer-facing DPA that lists its subprocessors, with Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) available on request. Controllers processing EU personal data typically need this documentation on file. Request Consently's DPA directly.

How Consently Compares

How does Consently compare to CookieYes?

Consently bundles every feature and multiple domains into one flat annual price, while CookieYes charges more as domain count grows. Five domains cost $199/year on Consently Premium, far below CookieYes Ultimate at equivalent scale, and Consently includes live chat on every plan. See Consently versus CookieYes for the full breakdown.

How does Consently compare to Cookiebot?

Cookiebot prices per domain and limits support to email only on its lower tiers. Consently covers multiple domains in one flat plan, with live chat included on every tier and every feature included from the entry plan. See Consently versus Cookiebot.

How does Consently compare to iubenda?

Both bundle policy generation with consent management. Consently prices by capacity, with all features on every plan and flat multi-domain bundling aimed at cost-conscious agencies and SMBs rather than per-feature tiers. See Consently versus iubenda for the detailed comparison.

What are the best Consently alternatives?

The strongest cookie consent alternatives to evaluate alongside Consently include CookieYes, Cookiebot, iubenda, Termly, and Osano. The right pick depends on your domain count, budget, and platform. See our ranking of the best CMPs for a use-case breakdown.

Cookie Consent Basics

Do I need a cookie banner?

You need a cookie banner if your site sets any non-essential cookies, including analytics, advertising, or embedded social widgets. Strictly necessary cookies, like login or cart sessions, do not require consent, but you should still disclose them in a cookie policy. See whether you need a cookie policy for the full test.

Do I need cookie consent for Google Analytics?

Yes. Google Analytics sets cookies that count as non-essential, so GDPR requires consent before it loads for EU visitors. Google Consent Mode should gate Analytics until the visitor accepts. CCPA still requires an opt-out path for California visitors even without a full consent banner. See how to collect consent for Google Analytics.

Do I need a cookie banner as a US business?

It depends on where your visitors are, not where your business is registered. California visitors trigger CCPA opt-out duties, and EU or UK visitors trigger GDPR opt-in requirements. Most US sites running any tracking still need a banner for at least one audience. See CCPA compliance for the US-specific requirements.

What is a consent management platform?

A consent management platform (CMP) is software that collects, documents, and manages visitor consent for cookies and trackers. It displays a banner, blocks non-essential scripts until consent is given, and keeps consent records to meet GDPR and CCPA requirements. Read what a consent management platform is for the full definition.

Ready to see it for yourself?

Every plan above includes every feature, a 14-day free trial, and no credit card required to start. Start your free Consently trial today and run your first cookie scan within minutes.

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