Complianz GDPR is the compliance tool you pick when the legal documents matter as much as the banner. Most consent plugins stop at blocking scripts and recording choices; Complianz also generates the paperwork — privacy policy, cookie policy, and data processing agreements drafted by an IT law firm, populated from a setup wizard that asks about your region, services, and data practices. It covers eight privacy regimes (GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, POPIA, PIPEDA, APRA, UK GDPR) with automatic visitor-region detection applying the right rules per visitor. Against single-market tools like Borlabs Cookie, that’s the structural difference: Borlabs is deeper on EU consent mechanics, Complianz is broader across jurisdictions and documents.
Implementation details are solid. Script blocking covers 250+ services before consent, blocked embeds get clickable placeholders, Google Consent Mode v2 signals pass through to Analytics and Ads, and the plugin speaks the WP Consent API so other plugins respect consent choices. Caching compatibility is handled explicitly — the banner loads via JavaScript on cached pages, with dedicated modes for WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, and W3 Total Cache.
Competitive Features
- Eight privacy laws, auto-selected — visitor region detection applies GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, POPIA, PIPEDA, APRA, or UK GDPR correctly
- Legal document generator — privacy policy, cookie policy, and DPA drafted by an IT law firm, filled from wizard answers
- Script blocking at scale — Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Hotjar, and 250+ services held until consent
- Google Consent Mode v2 — consent signals flow to Analytics, Ads, and Tag Manager
- WP Consent API support — other plugins read and honor consent preferences
- Cookie scanner with cookiedatabase.org integration — automatic descriptions, durations, and categorization
- Caching-safe operation — JavaScript-loaded banner with explicit compatibility modes
Key Features
- Region-specific banners — different consent UX per jurisdiction from one installation
- Four consent categories — functional, statistics, marketing, external media with per-category choices
- Proof of consent — timestamped records with visitor ID for audit documentation
- Placeholder embeds — blocked YouTube, Maps, and social content replaced with clickable previews
- A/B testing — measure consent rate impact of different banner designs
- Multilingual documents — banners and legal pages translatable via WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress
- WCAG 2.1 AA compliance — accessible banners and documents
Comparison with Competitors
Complianz GDPR vs CookieYes GDPR
| Aspect | Complianz GDPR | CookieYes |
|---|---|---|
| Legal documents | Law-firm-drafted suite | Standard templates |
| Cookie scanner | Up to 50 pages | Unlimited pages |
| Privacy laws covered | 8 | 7 |
| Banner auto-translation | No | Yes |
| Google Consent Mode | v2 | v2 |
| Architecture | WordPress-native | Service-dependent |
Bottom line: CookieYes offers auto-translated banners and unlimited scanning; Complianz answers with legally stronger documents and WordPress-native operation. If a regulator ever asks for your paperwork, the law-firm-drafted documents are the difference that matters.
Complianz GDPR vs Borlabs Cookie
| Aspect | Complianz GDPR | Borlabs Cookie |
|---|---|---|
| Legal documents | Full suite | None |
| Global law coverage | 8 regions | EU/UK focus |
| Script blocking | 250+ integrations | 60+ integrations |
| Consent strictness | Configurable | Default-deny, stricter |
| Placeholder quality | Video stills | Blurred previews |
| Setup model | Wizard-driven | Manual configuration |
Bottom line: Borlabs is the stricter consent engine for EU-focused sites; Complianz is the broader compliance platform for international audiences needing documents in multiple jurisdictions. Market reach decides this one.
Recommended Stack — consent management pairs naturally with the analytics it governs. Combine Complianz with Independent Analytics Pro for traffic measurement that works within consent boundaries, keeping your stats honest and compliant.
Official Changelog
Version 7.5.5
Release Date: September 8, 2026
- Security: Fixed a CSV/Formula Injection vulnerability in the Data Requests CSV export.
- Security: Fixed a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Elementor cookie blocker’s Twitter/Facebook detection.
- Security: Replaced a predictable, non-rotating filename token in the Data Requests CSV export with a cryptographically secure one that regenerates on every export.
- Fix: Updated outdated complianz.io “more info” links to their current URLs.
Version 7.5.4
Release Date: August 31, 2026
- Enhancement: Tested and declared compatible with WordPress 7.1.
- Enhancement: Updated mPDF to v8.3.1.
- Feature: New developer filters to customize the generated document PDF footer and filename.
- Fix: Corrected a rendering issue in the settings interface.
Version 7.5.3.1
Release Date: August 18, 2026
- Fix: Fatal error (“Undefined constant”) when generating the US Cookie Policy, caused by a stray character introduced in 7.5.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Complianz GDPR free?
The core plugin is free and covers the setup wizard, cookie scanning up to 50 pages, the consent banner, and basic legal documents. Premium adds unlimited scanning, A/B testing, geo-IP banners, Google Consent Mode, processing agreements, and priority integrations.
Does it work with Google Consent Mode?
Yes, Consent Mode v2. Consent signals pass to Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Tag Manager, so conversion tracking continues for consenting visitors while non-consenting visitors stay untracked.
Which privacy laws does it support?
GDPR and ePrivacy (EU), UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA (California), LGPD (Brazil), POPIA (South Africa), PIPEDA (Canada), APRA (Australia), plus several US state laws (CPA, CTDPA, UCPA, VCDPA). Visitor location determines which regime applies.
Can it generate my privacy policy?
Yes — and that’s a core differentiator. The wizard collects your site’s data practices and the document generator produces a privacy policy, cookie policy, and data processing agreement reviewed by an IT law firm.
Does it work with caching plugins?
Yes. The banner and consent logic load via JavaScript, so fully cached pages still enforce consent correctly. Explicit compatibility modes exist for WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, and W3 Total Cache.
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