How to verify your cookie consent is working 🍪🍪

Got your cookie banner set up with Google Consent Mode? Now comes the critical step – verifying that it’s actually respecting user choices.

Here’s how to ensure everything is working smoothly:

1️⃣ Use Browser DevTools. Before and after consent, check cookies and requests to ensure compliance. Is Google Analytics firing only after consent? Are non-essential cookies blocked before? Make sure your users’ privacy is protected.

2️⃣ Google Tag Assistant. This Chrome extension shows consent status changes in real time, so you can track whether analytics and ads are only enabled when users say "yes".

And don’t forget about a detailed cookie policy that aligns with regional laws (GDPR, CCPA).

📘 Learn more in our full guide with examples of cookie policy for EU and US