Integrating WP Statistics with CookieYes

Works with WP Statistics 14.16.16+ | CookieYes plugin (tested with 3.5.6)

Set WP Statistics to start counting visitors only after they accept the “Analytics” category in the CookieYes banner. You do not need the WP Consent API plugin for this.

Requirements

WP Statistics 14.16.16 or newer
The CookieYes plugin (CookieYes – Cookie Banner for Cookie Consent), active, with the cookie banner turned on
Administrator access

Step 1 – Enable the integration in WP Statistics

Go to Statistics ▸ Settings ▸ Privacy & Data Protection.
Under User Preferences, set Consent Plugin Integration to CookieYes.
Click Update.

The CookieYes option is only selectable while the CookieYes plugin is active.

Step 2 – Clear your caches

If you use any caching, optimization, or CDN plugin/service, purge its cache now. Otherwise WordPress may keep serving an outdated version of the scripts.

How it works

Visitor accepts Analytics (or clicks Accept All): WP Statistics records the visit right away, without a page reload.
Visitor rejects Analytics, or has not answered yet: nothing is recorded.
Visitor changes their mind later through the CookieYes settings button: the new choice applies from the next page view.

Test the setup

Open your site in a private/incognito window. The CookieYes banner appears.
Click Reject All and browse a page. Your visit should not appear in Statistics ▸ Visitor Insights.
Open a new private window, click Accept All, and browse a page. Your visit should now appear in the reports.

Tip: make sure you are logged out, or that your user role is not excluded under Statistics ▸ Settings ▸ Filtering & Exceptions, or your own test visits will not be counted.

Using CookieYes through WP Consent API instead

CookieYes also supports the WP Consent API. If you already use that setup and it works for you, you can keep it. See WP Consent Level Integration. The direct CookieYes option is simpler because it needs one plugin less.

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