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CookieYes runs your banner; CookieComply proves your cookies
CookieYes helps small and mid-size sites show a cookie notice and manage consent categories — often via WordPress or a lightweight script. CookieComply does not compete with that job. It is a Chrome-based audit: open a page, capture what sets cookies, and share a report legal and clients can use.
When CookieComply is the better fit
- You installed CookieYes (or another banner) but marketing still loads tags you have not categorized.
- A client or DPO asked for a current cookie list with evidence from the live site, not the plugin settings screen.
- You manage many storefronts and want the same audit workflow without logging into each site’s CMP.
When you still need CookieYes
Visitors need a consent UI and your tags must respect Accept / Reject. That is CMP territory. CookieComply highlights gaps and documents cookies; it does not display a banner or gate scripts for end users.
Typical workflow
- Scan the homepage and key conversion pages with the CookieComply Chrome add-on.
- Compare results to your CookieYes category list and privacy policy.
- Fix mislabeled cookies in CookieYes, then re-scan to show before/after proof.
| CookieYes | CookieComply |
|---|---|
| WordPress / SMB consent banner — Yes (CMP) | No |
| Auto-block scripts until consent — CMP feature set | No — audit only |
| See cookies on a specific live URL today — Limited to CMP dashboard | Yes — extension scan of the page you visit |
| Shareable audit for GDPR reviews — Banner-focused docs | Yes — classified inventory and risk notes |
| Works without changing site code — Install CMP plugin/script | Yes — no visitor-facing script required |
Frequently asked questions
- I already use CookieYes on WordPress. Do I need CookieComply?
- If you only need a banner, CookieYes may be enough. CookieComply helps when you need verified cookie behavior, client deliverables, or pre/post-consent evidence for GDPR reviews.
- Will CookieComply conflict with my CookieYes script?
- CookieComply does not inject scripts on your site. It runs in your browser as you browse — the same way a visitor would — so it complements an existing CMP.