Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Real Cookie Banner currently ranks #315 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #314, first reached on Sep 20, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 14,872 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1227% versus the month before (1,121/day).
- The latest release, v5.4.0, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (5 days ago) — release #164 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #315 |
| 2026-09-30 | #315 |
| 2026-08-31 | #317 |
| 2026-07-31 | #317 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 1,948 |
| 2026-09-30 | 82,459 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,103 |
| 2026-07-31 | 754 |
| 2026-06-30 | 820 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,123 |
| 2026-04-30 | 791 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,697 |
| 2026-02-28 | 721 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,137 |
| 2025-12-31 | 642 |
| 2025-11-30 | 616 |
| 2025-10-31 | 890 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,574 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,136 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,404 |
| 2025-06-30 | 921 |
| 2025-05-31 | 743 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,495 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,191 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,561 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,113 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,093 |
| 2024-11-30 | 690 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,232 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,670 |
| 2024-08-31 | 848 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | devowl.io GmbH |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.4.0 |
| Versions released | 164 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| Added to directory | 2020-11-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Obtain GDPR (DSGVO/RGPD) and ePrivacy Directive (TDDDG/TTDSG, LOPD-GDD, DTA) compliant consents in your cookie banner. More than just a cookie notice!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Real Cookie Banner?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Real Cookie Banner?
As of October 19, 2026, Real Cookie Banner ranks #315 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #314.
When was Real Cookie Banner last updated?
Real Cookie Banner was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 5.4.0). It has shipped 164 releases in total.
Who makes Real Cookie Banner?
Real Cookie Banner is developed by devowl.io GmbH. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2020.
