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.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Rating: 4.29 
2 new ratings
(257)
Weekly download count: 794
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- storage
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 98.52K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 321 ▼ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Android
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spammy, or outdated.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 preferences across multiple sites.
- Works well on many sites initially, providing good functionality for cookie management.
- Offers a reporting function to improve performance and allows users to create custom rules.
Cons
- Does not work reliably in Firefox compared to Chrome, often failing on complex sites.
- Many users experience functionality issues after initial use or on specific websites.
- Limited site compatibility, requiring frequent reporting and custom rule creation for some sites.
Most mentioned
- Works well initially but often stops functioning after a short period.
- Does not work properly in Firefox, with comparisons to better performance in Chrome and Safari.
- Need for more effective handling of various cookie banners across different sites.
User reviews
by ramiel, 2025-03-10
by stop5, 2025-03-09
by Gadris2, 2025-03-06
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 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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