Maksim Dedov Cookie Consent Manager

ConsentKit is a WordPress plugin developed to manage cookie consent, privacy preferences, and the conditional loading of scripts on websites. Designed with a class-based architecture and built using PHP, Vanilla JS, and CSS, it addresses the need for a straightforward, lightweight solution for site owners seeking to comply with privacy regulations without relying on external SaaS services or heavy dependencies. The plugin features a modern cookie banner and a preferences modal that allows users to provide granular consent for different categories of cookies, including required, analytics, functional, and marketing cookies.

ConsentKit enables scripts to be loaded only after the appropriate user consent is obtained, with optional scripts stored as placeholders until activated. It supports Google Consent Mode v2, including dynamic updates to consent signals, ensuring compatibility with evolving privacy requirements. User preferences are stored in localStorage and can be changed at any time through a floating preferences button, which maintains the user's state and keeps settings easily accessible without being intrusive.

Accessibility is a key focus, with features such as focus trap, ESC key close, focus return, reduced motion, and ARIA attributes to improve keyboard navigation and usability for all users. The plugin is also translation-ready and supports textdomain integration for localization. Site administrators benefit from a centralized settings system via the WordPress Settings API, and the plugin includes sanitization and safe handling of custom scripts to enhance security. Multisite and uninstall cleanup routines are implemented for safe removal and maintenance.

ConsentKit is intended for WordPress site owners and administrators who want a clean, performant, and WordPress-native tool to manage cookie consent and script loading. It is positioned as an alternative to more complex and dependency-heavy consent management platforms, offering a focused solution with a modern user experience.