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Why WP Cookie Consent Blocks Google Analytics Even After Acceptance

WP Cookie Consent blocks analytics scripts until user accepts. But scripts never load even after consent. Learn why and how to fix.

You install WP Cookie Consent for GDPR. User accepts cookies. Google Analytics still shows no data. Scripts blocked forever. That is frustrating because you lose analytics.

A common issue is that the plugin does not re-enable scripts after consent. Or cache serves page without scripts. The plugin is not broken. Script loading needs configuration.

Why WP Cookie Consent Blocks Analytics After Acceptance

WP Cookie Consent blocks analytics scripts by default. After user accepts, plugin should load scripts. If scripts do not load, either plugin not configured for Google Analytics, or cache prevents script execution.

This is not WP Cookie Consent being bad. Integration needs setup.

The Most Common Script Loading Failures

  • Google Analytics not added to plugin’s script list
  • Scripts added via hardcode (not filterable)
  • Cache plugin serves page without consent check
  • JavaScript error prevents script loading
  • Consent not saved (cookie missing)

Check integration settings.

How to Fix WP Cookie Consent Script Loading

  1. Go to WP Cookie Consent → Settings → Scripts
  2. Add Google Analytics script to “Scripts to block” list
  3. Enable “Load scripts after consent”
  4. Add script in correct format (not HTML, just URL)
  5. Clear all cache
  6. Accept cookies and check network tab

Correct script format: https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js

How to Test If Scripts Load After Consent

Open browser dev tools → Network tab. Clear site data. Accept cookies. Watch for Google Analytics requests. If requests appear, scripts load. If not, plugin not triggering.

Network tab confirms script loading.

Alternative: Use Google Analytics 4 with Consent Mode

Google Analytics 4 has built-in consent mode. It respects user choice without blocking entirely. Implement GA4 consent mode. Plugin not needed for blocking.

GA4 consent mode is more reliable.

People Also Ask About Cookie Consent Analytics

Why does Google Analytics not work after cookie consent?

Plugin not configured to load GA script after consent. Add script to list.

Should I stop using WP Cookie Consent?

Configure script loading correctly. Analytics will work.

Is WP Cookie Consent worse than Complianz for analytics?

Complianz has better GA integration. Consider switching.

Final Thoughts

If WP Cookie Consent blocks analytics after acceptance, add GA script to plugin’s script list. Clear cache. Analytics will load after user consent.

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