Consent-O-Matic

Name: Consent-O-Matic
Rating: 4.3556 (374 reviews)
Author: CAVI - Aarhus University

By: CAVI - Aarhus University

Automatic handling of GDPR consent forms

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Features & Capabilities

Consent-O-Matic is a Chrome extension designed to automatically handle GDPR consent forms and cookie pop-ups that often aim to confuse users into agreeing to tracking. With this add-on, you set your privacy preferences once, and it automatically responds to consent requests on your behalf, preventing manipulation and preserving your privacy.

Developed by privacy researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark, Consent-O-Matic combines data from over 680 consent pop-ups into five manageable categories that you can toggle on or off according to your preferences. If categories do not exactly match, the extension opts for the more privacy-preserving choice to ensure your data remains protected. This tool helps enforce privacy rights under the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by simplifying user consent management.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Privacy & Security

By:

CAVI - Aarhus University

Daily users:

119,035 46

Rating:

4.36

(374) 2 new ratings

Version:

1.1.5 Last updated: 2025-06-27

Version code:

5971096

Creation date:

2019-12-06

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Content scripts matches:

<all_urls>

Size:

96.31KB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 202

Other rankings

#12 in Privacy & Security

#1 in concert keyword 5

#1 in handle keyword 31 ▲ 1

#1 in purpose keyword 2

#1 in tons keyword 32

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Other platforms

Consent-O-Matic (v1.1.3)

200,000 4.22

(203)

Consent-O-Matic (v1.1.3)

11,244 3.70

(6)

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Developed by:

CAVI - Aarhus University

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consent-o-matic/

Website:

https://github.com/cavi-au/Consent-O-Matic

Permission Change History

2024-06-11: Version 1.0.13 → 1.1.0

Add Host permissions: <all_urls>

2024-03-11: Version 1.0.12 → 1.0.13

Add Permissions: tabs

User Reviews

Consent-O-Matic is generally helpful, saving time by automatically handling cookie prompts and offering a smooth, easy-to-use experience across devices. Many users report it works well on a majority of sites and reduces button-click fatigue. However, reviews also note notable drawbacks: performance is inconsistent across sites, with some pages doing nothing or just informing; the extension has limited site coverage and would benefit from community filter lists; and its effectiveness can vary by location, with reduced usefulness in Poland. Overall, strong timesaver with caveats.

Pros

Saves time and reduces cookie prompts across websites.
Very smooth and easy to use.
Works across multiple devices (mobile, tablet, PC).
Automatically rejects cookies without having to manually click through toggles.

Cons

Inconsistent performance across sites; often doesn't work on many pages or only informs the user.
Limited site coverage; needs community filter lists and broader site support.
Geographic limitations; reduced effectiveness in certain regions, notably Poland.

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Is Consent-O-Matic Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Consent-O-Matic requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Consent-O-Matic has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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