Free Cookie Scanner — Check Cookies, Trackers & GDPR Compliance

Scan any website to discover what cookies it sets, detect third-party trackers, and identify privacy risks. Free GDPR cookie privacy check — no registration, EU-hosted.

What Our Cookie Report Shows

Cookie Inventory

Complete list of all cookies set by the website — first-party and third-party, session and persistent, with expiration dates and domains.

Third-Party Tracking

Identify tracking scripts from Google, Meta, advertising networks, and other third parties embedded in the website.

Consent Requirements

Analysis of which cookies require user consent under GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other EU regulations.

Privacy Risks

Assessment of privacy risks including cross-site tracking, fingerprinting, and data transfers to non-EU countries.

Privacy Gaps

Identify missing or insufficient cookie banners, consent mechanisms, and privacy policy disclosures.

Recommendations

Actionable steps to fix privacy issues, reduce tracking, and improve your website's privacy posture.

How the Free Cookie Scanner Works

1

Enter a URL

Paste any website address you want to scan for cookies and trackers.

2

We Scan the Site

Our EU-hosted scanner loads the page in a real browser and detects all cookies, tracking scripts, and third-party technologies.

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Get Your Report

Review a detailed breakdown of cookies found, privacy risks, and improvement recommendations.

Why Cookie Scanning Matters

GDPR Fines Are Real

EU authorities have issued millions in fines for non-compliant cookie practices. Regular scanning helps you stay ahead of enforcement.

Hidden Trackers Everywhere

Many websites unknowingly load third-party trackers via plugins, analytics, and ad scripts. A cookie audit reveals hidden cookies and tracking scripts you did not know about.

Consent Is Mandatory

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, non-essential cookies require explicit user consent before being set.

Visitor Trust

Users increasingly care about privacy. Showing you take cookie compliance seriously builds trust and reduces bounce rates.

Legal Compliance

Regular cookie audits are recommended by EU data protection authorities as part of ongoing GDPR compliance programs.

Who Should Use the Cookie Scanner

Website Owners

Check if your website sets cookies you did not know about. Ensure your cookie banner covers all cookies actually in use.

Developers

Audit third-party scripts and dependencies before deployment. Verify that your code does not introduce unwanted trackers.

Privacy Officers

Run regular cookie audits as part of your GDPR compliance program. Document findings for your data processing records.

Agencies

Scan client websites to identify privacy issues before they become legal problems. Offer cookie compliance as an added service.

Cookie Scanner Comparison

Free Cookiebot alternative? See how EuroMetrics compares to popular cookie compliance tools.

FeatureEuroMetricsCookiebotCookieYesTermly
Free scanYes1 pageLimitedLimited
GDPR focusedYesYesPartialUS-focused
EU-hostedGermanyDenmarkUK/USUSA
No own cookiesYesSets cookiesSets cookiesSets cookies
Real-time scanYesScheduledYesYes
Consent auditYesYesPartialPartial
Privacy tipsYesNoLimitedLimited

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Cookie Scanner — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the cookie scanner free to use without registration?▼
Yes, completely free. No account or registration needed. You can scan up to 5 websites per day without signing up. EuroMetrics users get unlimited cookie scanning included with their plan.
What cookies does the scanner detect?▼
The scanner detects all types of cookies: first-party and third-party, session and persistent, HTTP-only and JavaScript cookies. It also identifies tracking pixels, fingerprinting scripts, and other tracking technologies.
Does the scanner check GDPR compliance?▼
Yes. The report highlights cookies that require consent under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. It checks for proper consent mechanisms, cookie banners, and privacy policy disclosures.
Is my data private when using the scanner?▼
Yes. All scans run from our servers in Frankfurt, Germany. We do not store your scan results, do not track which websites you scan, and do not sell or share scan data. If you use the optional AI explanation, only the list of cookies found (no personal data) is sent to Anthropic's Claude to write it.
How often should I scan my website for cookies?▼
We recommend scanning after every major update, plugin change, or at least quarterly. Third-party scripts can change their cookie behavior without notice, so regular audits are important.
Can I scan any website or only my own?▼
You can scan any publicly accessible website. This is useful for competitive analysis, auditing vendor sites, or checking partners' privacy practices before integration.
What is the difference between first-party and third-party cookies?▼
First-party cookies are set by the website you visit and typically handle functionality like login sessions or preferences. Third-party cookies are set by external services (analytics, ads, social media) and often track users across websites.
How does this compare to Cookiebot or CookieYes?▼
Unlike Cookiebot or CookieYes, our scanner does not set its own cookies on your site. It is a pure audit tool — scan, review, fix. For ongoing consent management, EuroMetrics offers cookieless analytics that eliminate the need for analytics cookie banners entirely.

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