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privacy plugins

442 plugins in the directory carry the privacy tag. This page leads with what has moved in the last 90 days, because a ranked list of the biggest ones is available anywhere.

442
plugins
1,814,750+
combined reach
207
released in 90 days
28%
quiet 18 months+
6
movements in 90 days

What moved

Ownership changes, closures and long-silent plugins that shipped again, over a rolling 90-day window recomputed daily. Events older than 90 days drop off as new ones arrive. The part of this category that a directory listing cannot show. Nothing here says anything about intent.

DatePluginInstallsWhat happened
02 Sep 2026Web357 Cookie Consent Managerfewer than 10changed hands
26 Aug 2026Force User Login Multisite10+released after a long silence
22 Aug 2026Double Opt-In Helper90+released after a long silence
22 Aug 2026Reignatfewer than 10changed hands
16 Aug 2026Analyzati10+released after a long silence
05 Aug 2026Vireo Analytics – Privacy-First WordPress Analyticsfewer than 10changed hands

Most installed

The 50 most installed plugins carrying this tag, ordered by install band, which WordPress.org rounds to one significant digit. Ordering is adoption only. Nothing here is a recommendation, and no link on this page earns anything. The full directory, all categories together, is in the master list.

PluginInstallsRatingLast release
Cookie Compliance for WordPress – Cookie Consent, GDPR & CCPA
Consent management platform for WordPress — GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy cookie consent, autoblocking, consent records, Google Consent Mode v2 & GPC.
900,000+4.8★11 days ago
WP Consent API
Simple Consent API to read and register the current consent category.
200,000+5.0★18 days ago
Cookiebot by Usercentrics – Automatic Cookie Banner for GDPR/CCPA & Google Consent Mode
Install your cookie banner in minutes. Automatically scan and block cookies to comply with the GDPR, CCPA, Google Consent Mode v2. Free plan option.
100,000+4.4★2 months ago
Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy
The official Gravatar plugin, featuring privacy-focused settings, easy profile updates, and customizable Gravatar Profile blocks.
100,000+5.0★6 months ago
Statify
Visitor statistics for WordPress with focus on data protection, transparency and clarity. Perfect as a widget in your WordPress Dashboard.
100,000+4.8★1 month ago
Termly – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent Banner
Our easy to use cookie consent plugin can assist in your GDPR, CCPA, and ePrivacy Directive compliance efforts.
80,000+3.6★8 months ago
Koko Analytics – Privacy-Friendly WordPress Analytics
Privacy-friendly and lightweight Google Analytics alternative for WordPress sites. No cookies, just insights.
60,000+5.0★6 days ago
eRecht24 Legal Texts
Outputs legal texts via shortcode and Gutenberg block — manually entered or synchronised from the eRecht24 API.
50,000+5.0★20 days ago
Force Login
Force Login is a simple lightweight plugin that requires visitors to log in to interact with the website.
30,000+4.8★3 months ago
Statify – Extended Evaluation
This plugin evaluates the data collected with the privacy-friendly Statify Plugin (data tables and diagrams). The evaluation can be downloaded as csv.
20,000+4.6★11 days ago
CryptX
No more SPAM by spiders scanning your site for email addresses!
10,000+4.4★17 days ago
Embed Privacy
Embed Privacy prevents the loading of embedded external content and allows your site visitors to opt-in.
10,000+4.9★25 days ago
Fathom Analytics for WP
Fathom is a simple, GDPR compliant Google Analytics alternative.
10,000+4.8★10 months ago
GDPR
This plugin is meant to assist with the GDPR obligations of a Data processor and Controller.
10,000+4.3★2 months ago
The GDPR Framework By Data443
Easy to use tools to help make your website GDPR-compliant. Fully documented, extendable and developer-friendly. Extensions to enterprise GDPR compli …
10,000+4.8★20 days ago
LegalBlink for Aruba
LegalBlink for Aruba is a plugin that allows you to integrate the LegalBlink services from Aruba
10,000+3 months ago
Plausible Analytics
Simple, lightweight, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative for WordPress with a clean dashboard.
10,000+5.0★26 days ago
PublishPress Permissions: Control User Access for Posts, Pages, Categories, Tags
The permissions plugin for posts, pages, categories, tags and more. You can control permissions for roles, individual users, and even custom groups.
10,000+4.3★5 days ago
Restricted Site Access
Limit access to visitors who are logged in or allowed by IP addresses. Includes many options for handling blocked visitors.
10,000+4.8★10 days ago
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR)
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) by legalweb.io help you to fulfill the GDPR (DSGVO) compliance guidance (GDPR)
10,000+4.0★3 months ago
Simple Like Page – Fast & Privacy-Friendly Page Embeds
Embed Meta™ Page content without slowing down your site or loading third-party scripts before user interaction.
10,000+4.3★4 months ago
WF Cookie Consent
The wunderfarm-way to show how your website complies with the EU Cookie Law - very easy, 100% responsive and with multi-language support!
10,000+5.0★2 months ago
Lazy Load for Videos
Boost page speed by replacing embedded YouTube and Vimeo videos with a clickable preview image. Video scripts only load on click.
9,000+4.4★4 months ago
Termageddon: Cookie Consent & Privacy Compliance
The most comprehensive cookie consent solution for WordPress. Automatically show consent banners based on visitor location with smart geolocation targ …
7,000+5.0★11 days ago
GDPR Data Request Form
Use WordPress Core GDPR tools to build front-end Personal Data export/erasure forms (includes Widget, Gutenberg Block, shortcode & Hooks).
5,000+4.9★10 days ago
Statify Widget
Data privacy conform widget for list popular content (pages, posts, custom post types) – based on Statify plugin.
4,000+5.0★2 months ago
Cookie Information – Cookie Banner with Consent Mode v2
Easily set up Google Consent Mode and custom cookie banners to comply with GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA. Collect consent and build trust with your customers.
2,000+3.0★11 days ago
FAZ Cookie Manager
Free cookie consent with GDPR, CCPA, ePrivacy, Google Consent Mode v2, IAB TCF v2.3, and built-in Cookie Policy generator. No cloud required.
2,000+5.0★4 days ago
Avatar Privacy
Enhances the privacy of your users and visitors with gravatar opt-in and local avatars.
1,000+5.0★3 years ago · quiet
CookieRay – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)
Cookie consent banner, script blocking, Google Consent Mode v2, cookie scanner, and consent logs for WordPress.
1,000+5.0★15 days ago
Manage Privacy Options Page
Add roles that can edit the privacy page.
1,000+4.5★6 years ago · quiet
ATR Cookie Notice
Cookie consent banner aligned with Israel's Privacy Protection Law (Amendment 13).
900+5.0★7 months ago
Elmo
Elmo powered by PrivacyLab is the ultimate GDPR compliant tool for the management of cookie banners and privacy notices for processing carried out by …
900+4.2★17 months ago
GetTerms Cookie Consent & Policies
The GetTerms plugin allows users to manage their GetTerms compliance packs, embed auto-updating policies, and display their Cookie Consent Widget.
900+5.0★27 days ago
Usercentrics Privacy Policy Generator
Generate GDPR, CCPA & global privacy and cookie policies automatically. Stay compliant, build trust, and save time with Usercentrics.
900+6 months ago
Usermaven
Usermaven's web analytics product is a Google Analytics alternative that provides a real-time view of your website traffic metrics.
900+5.0★8 months ago
Cryptex | E-Mail Address Protection
Cryptex transforms plain-text E-Mail-Addresses into Images - automatically - No scrapers. No harvesters. No spambots. That's our goal!
800+4.0★5 months ago
LH Agree to Terms
Add a HTML5 "Agree to terms" check box on login or registration forms.
800+5.0★8 years ago · quiet
Datareporter Webcare
WordPress module to embed DataReporter WebCare elements (imprint, privacy notice, cookie banner)
700+5.0★6 months ago
WP Strip Image Metadata
Strip image metadata on upload or via bulk action, and view image EXIF data.
700+5.0★4 years ago · quiet
Chap Secure Password Login
Do not show password, during login, on an insecure channel (without SSL). Use a SHA-256 hash algorithm.
600+3.1★6 years ago · quiet
Kansleri Cookie Consent
Free, no-ads, no-pro-version GDPR cookie consent with script blocking, consent logging, Google Consent Mode v2, and AI-assisted setup.
600+5.0★29 days ago
Madquick WP Legal Pages – One Click, 100% Free
One-click legal page generator for WordPress. Create Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, Cookie Policy & more. 100% FREE. No signup required.
600+5.0★8 months ago
Record of Consent Extension for Complianz
Stores custom consent records triggered by Complianz events with compliance tracking and auditing capabilities.
600+5.0★26 days ago
Terms of Service & Privacy Policy Generator
Generates "Terms Of Service" and "Privacy Policy" texts based on your information using shortcodes.
600+8.5 years ago · quiet
Wider Gravity Forms Stop Entries
Selectively stop Gravity Forms entries being stored on your web server to comply with privacy and the GDPR.
600+5.0★9 years ago · quiet
Logout Clear Cookies
Clears all domain cookies on logout. Because leaving a trail of cookies is bad.
500+5.0★2.5 years ago · quiet
CookieFox – Cookie Notice
CookieFox is a performant and accessible cookie notice and consent solution for WordPress.
400+5.0★15 days ago
Show Me The Cookies
Shows a list of all current cookies on your site, both for admins and visitors (optional).
400+4.8★2 months ago
Simple Password Protect
Protect your entire WordPress site with a simple password. GDPR-compliant with modal links for legal pages.
400+5.0★10 months ago

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