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03/06/2026 10:13:05 PM (4 weeks ago)
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adsimple
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Update tag 2.2.0 with new readme.txt and CHANGELOG.md

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    1414== Description ==
    1515
    16 With this Cookie Banner WordPress plugin, you can install a cookie banner on your WordPress website in just a few steps.
    17 The cookie banner ensures the legally required consent for all cookies that are not "technically necessary".
    18 
    19 - Register and log in at [AdSimple](https://www.adsimple.at/anmelden/) if you don’t have an account with us yet.
    20 - Install and activate this WordPress plugin on your WordPress website.
    21 - Copy the AdSimple ID from the Consent Manager, which you can find at [AdSimple ACM](https://www.adsimple.at/consent-manager/), into the input field.
    22 - Click SAVE.
    23 - Configure all additional settings in the [Consent Manager](https://www.adsimple.at/dashboard/mein-consent-manager/).
    24 - If you want to display an ordered list of all cookies on a subpage, you can easily do so by adding the shortcode [acm_cookie_list].
    25 
    26 
    27 == Features ==
    28 
    29 The AdSimple Consent Manager offers a comprehensive solution for GDPR-compliant management of cookies and external resources on your website. The key features include:
    30 
    31 🔒 Automatic Cookie and Resource Blocking: Third-party cookies and external resources are automatically blocked until the user gives consent.
    32 
    33 🎭 Customizable Cookie Banner: The cookie banner can be customized in terms of text, color, and layout to seamlessly match your website's design.
    34 
    35 🧐 Detailed Cookie Management: Cookies are categorized for easy management by users. The banner also allows users to give consent by category.
    36 
    37 ⏳ Regular Scanning: The Consent Manager scans your website monthly to detect new cookies and external resources.
    38 
    39 🌍 Multilingual Support: The Consent Manager supports multiple languages, making it ideal for international websites.
    40 
    41 🔨 Script Blocking: Scripts are blocked until the user gives consent, which is crucial for GDPR compliance.
    42 
    43 ✅ IAB TCF Compliance – Our plugin is an officially registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) under the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) with CMP ID 463. This ensures compatibility with industry standards and compliance with GDPR/ePrivacy regulations.
    44 
    45 ♿ WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Compliance – The cookie banner is designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards, ensuring accessibility for users with disabilities across the European Accessibility Act (EAA) requirements.
    46 
    47 🔌 WP Consent API Compatibility – Our plugin is compatible with the WordPress Consent API, allowing seamless integration with other WordPress plugins that support this standard for consent management.
    48 
    49 With these features, the AdSimple Consent Manager ensures easy and effective management of user consents, keeping your website GDPR-compliant.
    50 
    51 For more information about the AdSimple Consent Manager, visit: [AdSimple ACM](https://www.adsimple.at/consent-manager/)
    52 
     16The AdSimple Cookie Consent Banner lets you add a fully GDPR-compliant cookie consent banner to your WordPress website — with or without an AdSimple account.
     17
     18= Two ways to get started =
     19
     20**Local Setup (no account required):** Configure your cookie banner entirely within WordPress using a visual wizard. Choose from 16 color themes, 6 banner positions, 3 layouts, and customize every detail — all without leaving your dashboard.
     21
     22**Connect with AdSimple:** Link your website to your [AdSimple](https://www.adsimple.at/) account for additional features like automatic legal text updates, remote cookie scanning, and centralized management of multiple websites.
     23
     24= Visual Configuration Wizard =
     25
     26The built-in wizard guides you through the setup in six steps:
     27
     281. 🎨 **Design** — Pick a position (popup, bottom bar, top bar, corners), layout (classic, block, wireframe), color theme, and fine-tune with custom colors, shadow effects, and a settings button.
     292. ✏️ **Texts** — Customize the banner title, consent message, button labels, and link your privacy policy and legal notice pages.
     303. 🍪 **Cookies** — Manage cookie categories (required, statistics, marketing, preferences, and more). Run a browser-based quick scan to detect cookies on your site.
     314. ⚙️ **Settings** — Set consent validity (1–365 days) and define visibility rules to exclude specific paths from showing the banner.
     325. 🚀 **Features** — Enable Google Consent Mode v2 with configurable default consent states.
     336. ✅ **Review** — See a summary of your configuration and publish the banner.
     34
     35= Key Features =
     36
     37* 🆓 **Works without an account** — Full local banner setup with no external dependencies.
     38* 🎨 **16 color themes** — Pre-built themes plus full custom color control (18 color fields).
     39* 📐 **6 banner positions** — Popup (center), bottom bar, bottom-left, bottom-right, top bar, top fixed.
     40* 🧱 **3 layouts** — Classic, Block, Wireframe.
     41* 🔒 **Script blocking** — Third-party scripts are automatically blocked until the visitor gives consent.
     42* 🔍 **Browser-based cookie scan** — Detect cookies directly from the admin dashboard, no remote service needed.
     43* 📊 **Google Consent Mode v2** — Built-in support with configurable default consent states.
     44* 🍪 **Cookie categories** — 6 categories (required, statistics, statistics-anonymous, marketing, unclassified, preferences) with per-category activation, locking, and visibility controls.
     45* 🚫 **Visibility rules** — Exclude specific paths (e.g. /checkout, /my-account/*) from showing the banner.
     46* ⚙️ **Settings button** — Configurable floating button so visitors can change their preferences at any time.
     47* 👁️ **Live preview** — See your banner changes in real time while configuring.
     48
     49= Compliance & Standards =
     50
     51* ✅ **IAB TCF 2.2** — Officially registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) with CMP ID 463.
     52* 🛡️ **GDPR & ePrivacy** — Fully compliant with EU privacy regulations.
     53* ♿ **WCAG 2.1** — Accessible design meeting European Accessibility Act (EAA) requirements.
     54* 🔌 **WP Consent API** — Compatible with the WordPress Consent API for seamless integration with other plugins.
     55
     56= Shortcode =
     57
     58📋 Use `[acm_cookie_list]` to display an organized list of all detected cookies on any page or post.
     59
     60= Cache Compatibility =
     61
     62⚡ Tested and compatible with WP Rocket, WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, SG Optimizer, and WP Fastest Cache.
    5363
    5464== Installation ==
    5565
    5666= Automatic installation =
    57 - Click on **Plugins** from your WordPress dashboard and select **Add New Plugin**.
    58 
    59 - Search for 'AdSimple', click on "Cookie-Banner-Plugin für WordPress – Consent Manager von AdSimple (DSGVO/GDPR)" and **Install Now**.
    60 
    61 - Click **Activate** to enable the plugin and you will be redirected to the Consent Manager Dashboard in green where you can enter the AdSimple ID.
    62 
    63 = Manual installation by upload =
    64 - Download the "Cookie-Banner-Plugin für WordPress – Consent Manager von AdSimple (DSGVO/GDPR)" plugin zip file from the WordPress.org page.
    65 
    66 - Go to **Plugins** from your WordPress dashboard and select **Add New Plugin**.
    67 
    68 - Click **Upload Plugin** and choose the downloaded zip file.
    69 
    70 - Click **Install Now** and after installation, click **Activate Plugin**.
    71 
    72 = Manual installation by FTP =
    73 - Use an FTP application to upload the ZIP file.
    74 
    75 - Extract the ZIP file and place the folder in your /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
    76 
    77 - Go to your WordPress dashboard and activate the plugin.
    78 
    79 After the installation you are presented with the dashboard of the plugin where you can enter the AdSimple ID.
    80 Those are the steps to obtain it:
    81 
    82 - Register and log in at [AdSimple](https://www.adsimple.at/anmelden/) if you don’t have an account with us yet.
    83 - Copy the AdSimple ID from the Consent Manager, which you can find at [Consent Manager](https://www.adsimple.at/dashboard/mein-consent-manager/), into the input field.
    84 - Click SAVE.
    85 - Configure all additional settings in the Consent Manager at [Consent Manager](https://www.adsimple.at/dashboard/mein-consent-manager/).
    86 - If you want to display an ordered list of all cookies on a subpage, you can easily do so by adding the shortcode [acm_cookie_list].
     671. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New Plugin**.
     682. Search for **AdSimple**.
     693. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
     704. You will be redirected to the Consent Manager setup screen.
     71
     72= After activation =
     73
     74The plugin presents you with two options:
     75
     76**Option A — Local Setup (recommended for quick start):**
     77
     781. Click **Local Setup** on the decision screen.
     792. Walk through the visual wizard: pick a design, customize texts, configure cookie categories, adjust settings, and enable features like Google Consent Mode v2.
     803. Click **Publish Banner** on the Review tab.
     814. Your cookie banner is now live on your website.
     82
     83**Option B — Connect with AdSimple:**
     84
     851. Click **Connect with AdSimple** on the decision screen.
     862. Enter your AdSimple ID (found in your [Consent Manager dashboard](https://www.adsimple.at/dashboard/mein-consent-manager/)).
     873. Click **Save**.
     884. Your banner is managed centrally through your AdSimple account.
     89
     90You can switch between these modes at any time.
     91
     92= Manual installation =
     931. Download the plugin ZIP file from WordPress.org.
     942. Go to **Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin**.
     953. Upload the ZIP file and click **Install Now**, then **Activate Plugin**.
    8796
    8897== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    8998
    90 = Is the AdSimple Consent Manager free? =
    91 Yes. The AdSimple Consent Manager is available in a free version.
    92 
    93 = Is registration on adsimple.at required? =
    94 Yes. Through your user account, you can centrally manage one or multiple cookie notice scripts with the AdSimple Consent Manager.
    95 
    96 = What is the AdSimple ID? =
    97 In your dashboard on adsimple.at, under the "Consent Manager" menu, you'll find the necessary AdSimple ID to connect to your website and integrate the script code.
    98 
    99 = How can I customize the cookie banner? =
    100 You can customize the text, color, and layout of the cookie banner through the Consent Manager settings on adsimple.at.
    101 
    102 = How often does the Consent Manager scan my website? =
    103 The Consent Manager performs monthly scans of your website to detect any new cookies or external resources.
     99= Do I need an AdSimple account to use this plugin? =
     100No. Since version 2.2.0, you can set up and run a fully functional cookie consent banner entirely within WordPress using the built-in wizard. An AdSimple account is optional and provides additional features like automatic legal text updates and remote cookie scanning.
     101
     102= What is the Local Setup? =
     103The Local Setup lets you configure your cookie banner directly in your WordPress admin using a visual wizard with six tabs (Design, Texts, Cookies, Settings, Features, Review). No external account is needed.
     104
     105= What is the difference between Local Setup and connecting with AdSimple? =
     106With **Local Setup**, everything is configured and stored in WordPress. With **AdSimple connection**, the banner configuration is managed centrally on adsimple.at, which provides additional features like monthly remote cookie scans and automatic legal text updates. Both options produce a GDPR-compliant banner.
     107
     108= How do I customize the banner design? =
     109In the wizard's Design tab, you can choose from 16 color themes, 3 layouts (Classic, Block, Wireframe), and 6 positions (popup, bottom bar, corners, top bar). You can also set custom colors for every element, configure drop shadow effects, and add a settings button.
     110
     111= What is the browser-based cookie scan? =
     112The Cookies tab includes a quick scan feature that detects cookies on your website directly from your browser. No remote service is required. Found cookies are automatically assigned to categories.
     113
     114= Does the plugin support Google Consent Mode v2? =
     115Yes. In the Features tab, you can enable Google Consent Mode v2 and configure the default consent state (denied or granted). The plugin sets the appropriate consent signals before any Google scripts load.
    104116
    105117= Can I display a list of cookies on my website? =
    106 Yes, you can display an ordered list of all cookies on a subpage by using the shortcode [acm_cookie_list].
    107 
    108 = Does the Consent Manager support multiple languages? =
    109 Yes, the Consent Manager supports multiple languages, making it suitable for international websites.
    110 
    111 = What happens if a user does not give consent? =
    112 If a user does not give consent, third-party cookies and external resources will remain blocked to comply with GDPR regulations.
    113 
    114 = How do I block scripts until consent is given? =
    115 The Consent Manager automatically blocks scripts until the user provides consent, ensuring GDPR compliance.
    116 
    117 = Can I manage multiple websites with one AdSimple account? =
    118 Yes, you can manage multiple websites and cookie notice scripts from a single AdSimple account.
     118Yes. Use the shortcode `[acm_cookie_list]` on any page or post to display an organized list of all detected cookies.
     119
     120= Is the plugin compatible with caching plugins? =
     121Yes. The plugin is tested with WP Rocket, WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, LiteSpeed Cache, Autoptimize, SG Optimizer, and WP Fastest Cache. Cache is automatically cleared when banner settings change.
     122
     123= How does script blocking work? =
     124When using the local banner, third-party scripts are automatically blocked until the visitor gives consent. A blocking runtime script is injected early in the page head (before other scripts load) to prevent unauthorized tracking.
     125
     126= Can I exclude certain pages from showing the banner? =
     127Yes. In the Settings tab, you can define visibility rules to exclude specific paths (e.g. /checkout, /my-account/*) from displaying the cookie banner.
     128
     129= How long is consent valid? =
     130You can configure the consent validity between 1 and 365 days in the Settings tab. After the configured period, visitors will be asked for consent again.
     131
     132= Can I switch from Local Setup to AdSimple (or vice versa)? =
     133Yes. You can connect to AdSimple at any time from the plugin settings, or disconnect to switch back to the local banner.
    119134
    120135= Is the Consent Manager compatible with all WordPress themes? =
    121 Yes, the AdSimple Consent Manager is designed to be compatible with all WordPress themes.
    122 
    123 = How do I update the Consent Manager plugin? =
    124 You can update the plugin through your WordPress dashboard, just like any other plugin. We recommend backing up your website before updating.
    125 
    126 = Does the Consent Manager work with caching plugins? =
    127 Yes, the Consent Manager is compatible with most caching plugins, including WP Rocket. Specific logic is implemented to ensure compatibility.
     136Yes. The cookie banner is rendered independently of your theme and works with all WordPress themes.
    128137
    129138== About AdSimple ==
    130139
    131 AdSimple is a leading provider of privacy and consent management solutions. As a registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) under the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF), we help website owners comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. Our tools, such as the Datenschutz Generator and Impressum Generator, make compliance effortless.
    132 
    133 Learn more about our services at:
    134 
    135 - 🇦🇹 [Datenschutz Generator AT](https://www.adsimple.at/datenschutz-generator/)
    136 
    137 - 🇩🇪 [Datenschutz Generator DE](https://www.adsimple.de/datenschutz-generator/)
    138 
    139 - 🇦🇹 [Impressum Generator AT](https://www.adsimple.at/impressum-generator/)
    140 
    141 - 🇩🇪 [Impressum Generator DE](https://www.adsimple.de/impressum-generator/)
     140AdSimple is a provider of privacy and consent management solutions based in Austria. As a registered Consent Management Platform (CMP) under the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) with CMP ID 463, AdSimple helps website owners comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.
     141
     142Learn more:
     143
     144- [Consent Manager](https://www.adsimple.at/consent-manager/)
     145- [Datenschutz Generator AT](https://www.adsimple.at/datenschutz-generator/)
     146- [Datenschutz Generator DE](https://www.adsimple.de/datenschutz-generator/)
     147- [Impressum Generator AT](https://www.adsimple.at/impressum-generator/)
     148- [Impressum Generator DE](https://www.adsimple.de/impressum-generator/)
    142149
    143150== Screenshots ==
    144151
    145 1. Exemplary Cookie Banner created with Cookie Banner Plugin for WordPress
    146 2. Cookie Settings of Cookie Banner Plugin for WordPress
    147 3. Cookie Banner Plugin dashboard
    148 4. Cookie Banner Plugin dashboard with AdSimple ID entered
    149 5. Cookie Banner Plugin dashboard with AdSimple ID saved
    150 6. Consent Manager domain settings overview
    151 7. Consent Manager domain settings for position
    152 8. Consent Manager domain settings for style
    153 9. Consent Manager domain settings for button settings
    154 10. Consent Manager domain settings for cookies & external resources
    155 11. Consent Manager domain settings for text
    156 12. Consent Manager domain settings for visibility
    157 13. Consent Manager dashboard popup not found
    158 14. Consent Manager dashboard popup manual rescan
    159 15. AdSimple Dashboard service overview
     1521. Cookie consent banner on the frontend of your WordPress website
     1532. Cookie settings dialog for visitors
     1543. Consent Manager decision screen — connect with AdSimple or start local setup
     1554. Consent Manager wizard — Design tab with position, layout and color themes
     1565. Consent Manager wizard — Design tab with popup effects and settings button
     1576. Consent Manager wizard — Texts tab for banner title, text and button labels
     1587. Consent Manager wizard — Cookies tab with cookie categories
     1598. Consent Manager wizard — Settings tab for consent validity and visibility
     1609. Consent Manager wizard — Features tab for Google Consent Mode v2
     16110. Consent Manager wizard — Review tab with configuration summary
    160162
    161163== Changelog ==
     164
     165= 2.2.0 =
     166
     167*   Release Date - 2nd March 2026
     168*   Added: New visual configuration wizard with six tabs (Design, Texts, Cookies, Settings, Features, Review)
     169*   Added: Local Setup mode — full cookie banner without an AdSimple account
     170*   Added: Decision screen to choose between AdSimple connection and Local Setup
     171*   Added: 16 built-in color themes with full custom color support (18 color fields)
     172*   Added: 6 banner positions (popup, bottom bar, bottom-left, bottom-right, top bar, top fixed)
     173*   Added: 3 banner layouts (Classic, Block, Wireframe)
     174*   Added: Browser-based cookie quick scan from the admin dashboard
     175*   Added: Automatic script blocking until visitor consent
     176*   Added: Google Consent Mode v2 support with configurable default states
     177*   Added: 6 cookie categories with per-category activation, locking, and visibility controls
     178*   Added: Visibility rules to exclude specific paths from showing the banner
     179*   Added: Configurable settings button for visitors to change preferences
     180*   Added: Live banner preview in the admin wizard
     181*   Added: Consent validity configuration (1–365 days)
     182*   Added: Modern React-based admin interface
     183*   Added: REST API for options and cookie scan management
    162184
    163185= 2.1.4 =
    … …  
    307329== Upgrade Notice ==
    308330
     331= 2.2.0 =
     332Major update: New visual configuration wizard with Local Setup mode. You can now configure a full cookie consent banner directly in WordPress without an AdSimple account. Includes 16 color themes, script blocking, Google Consent Mode v2, browser-based cookie scan, and more.
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