Smart Cookie Kit is a free WordPress plugin designed to enhance cookie management on marketing-oriented websites. It effectively blocks cookies until the user consents, improving server performance and user experience. This plugin operates asynchronously, allowing scripts to run without requiring a page refresh, which is particularly beneficial for users on mobile devices or those accessing heavy web pages. Additionally, it is compatible with popular translation tools such as WPML and Polylang, ensuring that multilingual sites can manage cookie consent seamlessly.

Version 2.2 of Smart Cookie Kit introduces compatibility with the Gutenberg editor, while maintaining GDPR compliance. The plugin automatically recognizes and modifies scripts, iframes, and images to block them until consent is granted. It also includes features such as displaying the cookie banner only when necessary and linking to a cookie policy page without cluttering that page with the banner itself. This thoughtful approach to cookie management makes it an excellent choice for businesses looking to optimize their websites.