Consent-O-Matic

Automatic handling of GDPR consent forms

Consent-O-Matic: GDPR Consent Forms Handler Firefox Add-On

`Consent-O-Matic` is a user-friendly Firefox add-on developed by Aarhus University's privacy researchers. It works by automatically handling the consent pop-ups that appear on websites, ensuring that your privacy is prioritized and minimizing the risk of manipulation through complex cookie consents. This tool effectively categorizes data processing into 5 categories that users can modify according to their preferences. Their main aim is to protect individual user data in accordance with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
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Add-on stats

Users: 50,255
23
Rating: 4.30
(253)
1 new ratings
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-10-09)
Creation date: 2019-12-06
Weekly download count: 794
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 98.52K

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# 316 ▲ 2
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Consent-O-Matic (v1.1.3)
4.08 (145) 100,000
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Consent-O-Matic (v1.1.3)
5.00 (2) 1,589
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Add-on summary

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Cookie pop-ups are designed to be confusing and make you 'agree' to be tracked. This add-on automatically answers consent pop-ups for you, so you can't be manipulated. Set your preferences once, and let the technology do the rest!

This add-on is built and maintained by workers at Aarhus University in Denmark. We are privacy researchers that got tired of seeing how companies violate the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Because the organisations that enforce the GDPR do not have enough resources, we built this add-on to help them out.

We looked at 680 pop-ups and combined their data processing purposes into 5 categories that you can toggle on or off. Sometimes our categories don't perfectly match those on the website, so then we will choose the more privacy preserving option.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Convenient way to apply consent choices universally across sites
  • Works well on a majority of sites
  • Allows users to report sites and create custom rules
  • Informed user base about its functionality and improvements needed
Cons
  • Frequent malfunctions and failure to work on Firefox
  • Limited compatibility with certain sites, such as StackOverflow
  • Need for better automation and more efficient algorithms
  • User has to manually reject cookies on some sites
Most mentioned
  • Initial effectiveness followed by sudden malfunction
  • Desire for broader site coverage and better functionality
  • Need for customizability and user reporting options
User reviews
by Firefox user 18526425, 2025-01-23
Convenient way to make your choices *once* and apply them to every site you visit. Lets you know it's working without getting in your way.
by Kelson, 2025-01-07
by shuuji3, 2025-01-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Consent-O-Matic has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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