Free tool · GDPR & cookie law check
Website Cookie Scanner
See which cookies and trackers a website loads, and whether it asks for consent first.
Checking…
Trackers & embeds
Found in the page code.
Consent
Cookies set by the server
On the first visit, before any click.
How to make your cookies compliant
- Know what you load: run this scan, then list every tracker and its purpose.
- Add a consent banner with equal "Accept" and "Reject" buttons. Cookiebot, CookieYes and Complianz are popular choices.
- Block trackers until consent: analytics, ad pixels and embeds must wait for "Accept".
- Turn on Google Consent Mode if you use Google Analytics or Google Ads.
- Update your privacy policy to list the cookies. Our privacy policy generator can help.
Frequently asked questions
Which websites need a cookie banner?
Any site with visitors from the EU or UK that uses cookies or trackers that are not strictly necessary, such as Google Analytics, the Meta Pixel or embedded YouTube videos. Visitors must agree before those load. Cookies that only keep a cart or login working do not need consent.
How does this scanner work?
It loads the page like a first-time visitor, reads every cookie the server sets, and searches the page code for over 50 known trackers, embeds and consent tools. It does not click "Accept" and does not run the page's scripts.
Why might some cookies be missing?
Most tracking cookies are created by scripts in the browser after the page loads, and tags added through Google Tag Manager only appear once it runs. The trackers list shows the scripts that will create those cookies.
What is Google Consent Mode?
A Google setting that tells Analytics and Ads tags to wait for consent, then send data accordingly. It is required for Google Ads in the EU and UK, alongside a certified consent banner.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a technical check to help you spot problems. For legal questions about your site, speak to a qualified adviser.
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