=== Simply Cookies – GDPR Cookie Banner ===
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.8
Stable tag: 2.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
A clean, lightweight, and fully customizable GDPR-compliant cookie banner for WordPress.
== Description ==
Simply Cookies is a modern, lightweight cookie consent banner designed for ease of use and full customization.
Built for performance, GDPR-compliance, and a great user experience — both for visitors and admins.
**Key Features:**
– 🌓 **Light & Dark Theme Support**
Use preset themes or customize every color.
– 🎨 **Live Preview in Admin**
Instantly see how the banner looks on desktop and mobile.
– 🧭 **Flexible Positioning**
Top or bottom, left/center/right — with smart mobile fallback.
– 🌍 **Full Translation Support**
Includes `.pot` file and works with any translation plugin.
– 🧹 **“Reset to Defaults” Button**
Quickly revert all settings with one click.
– 🔌 **Developer-Friendly OOP Architecture**
Autoloading, separated admin/frontend classes, easy to extend.
– ⚡ **Lightweight**
Loads only what it needs and only on the frontend or admin where required.
Perfect for agencies, developers, and site owners who want full control and a clean UI.
== Installation ==
1. Upload the plugin files to `/wp-content/plugins/simply-cookies-accept/`
or install via **Plugins → Add New**.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Go to **Settings → Simply Cookies** to configure:
– Texts
– Link to cookie/privacy page
– Theme (light/dark)
– Colors
– Positioning
– Cookie duration
– Preview on desktop & mobile
4. Save changes — the banner will now appear on your site.
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does Simply Cookies block scripts like Google Analytics? =
Not yet — but advanced cookie categories and script blocking are planned for a future update.
= Is the cookie banner GDPR compliant? =
Yes. The plugin allows you to:
– inform users about cookie usage
– link to a privacy/cookie policy
– require explicit acceptance
Full category-based consent (e.g., marketing/statistics) is coming soon.
= Can I customize the banner styling? =
Absolutely.
You can adjust:
– colors
– theme
– position
– button text
– link text
– message text
More customization features are planned.
= Is this plugin translation-ready? =
Yes — 100%.
A `.pot` file is included, and admin/frontend strings are fully internationalized.
== Changelog ==
= 2.0.0 =
* Full OOP rewrite with autoloading
* Added live theme preview toggle
* Added light theme
* Improved admin interface
* Added reset-to-defaults
* Improved translation support
* Better performance
= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 2.0.0 =
This major update includes a full OOP rewrite and new UI features.
Existing settings will remain intact.
== Screenshots ==
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