Attacat Cookie Audit Tool Alternative
The Attacat tool is a great starting point - but modern cookie compliance now requires Consent Mode v2, GPC signal testing, and multi-region audits. GetInlytics covers all of that, free, with no login required.
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The Attacat tool is excellent - it just predates current requirements
Attacat Digital built one of the earliest free cookie audit tools and it remains widely used. This page is not a takedown - it is a comparison for teams who need Consent Mode v2, GPC, or multi-region testing that the Attacat tool does not currently provide.
Feature comparison
Grey circles indicate features not documented or not available on the Attacat tool as of the date of this comparison.
| Feature | Attacat Tool | GetInlytics |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-consent cookie detection | ||
| Accept All scenario test | ||
| Reject All scenario test | ||
| Google Consent Mode v2 (all 4 signals) | ||
| GPC / "Do Not Sell" signal test | ||
| IAB TCF consent string validation | ||
| Multi-region testing (up to 15 regions) | ||
| CMP detection (40+ platforms) | ||
| Cookie banner dark pattern check | ||
| Granular consent (Analytics-only / Marketing-only) | ||
| No login required | ||
| Free tier available | ||
| Scheduled monitoring |
Last reviewed: July 2026. Grey = not documented on the Attacat tool website.
Why teams are upgrading their cookie audit
Cookie compliance requirements have changed significantly since 2022. Here is what a modern audit needs to cover.
Consent Mode v2 is now required
Since March 2024, Google requires Consent Mode v2 for all sites running Google Ads in the EEA. The Attacat tool was built before this requirement existed. GetInlytics checks all 4 CM v2 signals (ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) and confirms they update correctly across all consent scenarios.
GPC signals are legally binding in California
CCPA/CPRA requires sites to honor the Global Privacy Control browser signal automatically. A complete cookie audit must test GPC - running the scan with the signal enabled and confirming tracking stops without any user interaction.
Your CMP behavior varies by region
OneTrust, Cookiebot, and most other CMPs serve different banner variants to visitors from different jurisdictions. A UK visitor sees a different flow than a California visitor. Testing from a single IP gives you an incomplete picture - GetInlytics tests from up to 15 regions including EU member states, UK, California, and Canada.
CMP detection matters for accurate results
GetInlytics fingerprints 40+ consent management platforms including OneTrust, Cookiebot, Usercentrics, CookieYes, Didomi, TrustArc, Sourcepoint, Quantcast, Borlabs, Axeptio, and more. Knowing which CMP is running changes how we interpret the consent signals and cookie behavior.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Attacat cookie audit tool?
The Attacat cookie audit tool is a free cookie compliance checker built by Attacat Digital, a UK digital marketing agency. It scans a website and reports which cookies are set before consent, after Accept All, and after Reject All. It is widely used for quick GDPR cookie checks.
Why look for an Attacat cookie audit alternative?
The Attacat tool was built before several key compliance requirements came into force. It does not check Google Consent Mode v2 (required since March 2024 for Google Ads in the EEA), does not test GPC / Do Not Sell signals (required under CCPA/CPRA), and does not test from multiple jurisdictions. For a complete modern cookie audit these checks are now essential.
Is GetInlytics Cookie Compliance Checker free?
Yes. The free scan covers the three core scenarios - first visit before consent, Accept All, and Reject All - from a single region with no login required. Paid plans add multi-region testing (up to 15 regions), GPC scenario, granular consent testing, and scheduled monitoring.
Does it check Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes. GetInlytics checks all four Consent Mode v2 signals - ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization - before consent, after Accept All, and after Reject All. This is critical for sites running Google Ads or Analytics in the EU/UK.
Try the free cookie audit now
Tests Consent Mode v2, GPC, Accept All, Reject All - all in one free scan. No login required.
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