New: Flexible Cookies Style Add-on – take full control of cookie bar appearance

Looking to improve your cookie bar without touching code? The new Flexible Cookies Style Add-on gives you full visual control over every element of your cookie bar. Whether you’re aiming for a discreet, minimal look or a bold, on-brand design, this cookie bar customizer makes it possible - right from the WordPress dashboard.

In this post, we’ll walk you through why this add-on is a game-changer, how it works, and where to find the most useful settings. You’ll also discover how visual customization and automatic consent can directly improve user experience and compliance. If you're using the Flexible Cookies plugin (or planning to), this is the styling upgrade you've been waiting for.

How can this add-on help you customize your WooCommerce cookie bar?

The standard cookie banner gets the job done - but let’s be honest, it often looks generic.

And if your website has a specific visual identity, the default style might not match at all.

That’s where the Style Add-on steps in. It’s designed to help you:

• Customize the cookie bar to match your brand colors and fonts
• Control the layout and positioning of every cookie-related element
• Adjust styling without writing CSS manually
• Improve accessibility and user engagement
• Enable automatic consent

Just like customizing WooCommerce checkout blocks or adding custom product tabs, having full visual control over the cookie interface can improve both usability and trust.

With this add-on, you can edit the bar, buttons, and preferences window from a dedicated panel in the Flexible Cookies settings - no technical skills required.

Explore the new visual controls in the style add-on

The Flexible Cookies Style Add-on gives four additional functionalities for Flexible Cookies: Cookie Bar appearance, Button styles, Preferences Window, and Automatic Consent.

Let’s take a look at what you can do in each section.

Cookie bar styling

The Appearance → Cookie Bar tab is where most customization happens. You’ll find options for:

• Text and background color – set the main palette of your bar.
• Bar position – choose from top, bottom, left, right, or center alignments.
• Full width – stretch the banner across the screen or keep it compact.
• Animation – apply “Fade in,” “Slide up,” or “Slide down” transitions.
• Icon selection – upload a custom image or keep the classic 🍪.
• Spacing and borders – manage padding, margins, and border styles.
• Rounded corners and shadows – fine-tune the bar’s shape and depth.

These settings allow you to create anything from a discreet GDPR notification to a highly stylized bar with strong visual presence. Want to give it a playful look for a kids’ site? Or maybe a minimal black-and-white version for a blog? It’s all possible.

Button styles for better UX

The Buttons tab lets you tailor the look and labels of action buttons like “Accept All,” “Reject,” and “Preferences.” You can customize:

• Button text, colors, and hover states
• Padding, margins, and border radius
• Button shadows for 3D-style visuals

You can define styles for primary, secondary, and tertiary buttons separately - if you want to highlight one call to action more strongly than the others.

Example: Make “Accept All” a solid green button while “Preferences” uses a subtle link-style layout. This can guide user choices without being intrusive.

Preference window layout

In the Appearance → Preferences Window section, you can adjust how the category selection popup looks. Options include:

• Header and description colors
• Background color of the preferences window
• Overlay color and blur for the backdrop

This is especially helpful for stores that want to keep the cookie settings aligned with their site’s visual hierarchy.

A smooth, readable window makes it easier for users to understand their choices - improving transparency and potentially reducing bounce rate.

Automatic consent

Want to streamline consent? The add-on introduces smart automation tools, accessible in the Appearance tab:

• Auto-accept after delay – e.g. accept cookies 5 seconds after page load.
• Auto-accept on scroll – trigger consent when the user scrolls.
• Force consent – blur site content until a choice is made.

These settings are ideal for increasing consent rate.

Use them cautiously and always inform visitors clearly - especially when using blur or scroll-based triggers.

When should you use these styling options?

You might wonder whether you need cookie bar customizer in WordPress?

The answer depends on your site, audience, and goals. Let’s explore some common scenarios:

1. Launching a rebrand

You’ve updated your brand visuals and now everything, from buttons to banners, needs to match.

The Flexible Cookies Style Add-on helps you ensure that even for a cookie bar.

2. Better visibility on mobile

By adjusting spacing, font size, and button layout, you can make the bar more mobile-friendly.

No more tiny links or overlapping elements.

3. Aiming for maximum opt-in rates

Use bold, accessible button designs and animation effects to draw attention to the “Accept All” button.

Combined with auto-accept on scroll, this can improve consent rates significantly.

4. Running an agency or managing multiple sites

With consistent settings available per site, you can give each client a unique cookie interface - without needing extra dev time.

5. Testing different bar styles

Try two different layouts, for example, minimal top bar vs. centered pop-up, and measure which one gets better interaction.

The add-on makes it easy to switch styles and optimize over time.

Summary

• The Flexible Cookies Style Add-on gives you full visual control over your cookie bar, buttons, and preferences window.
• Customize every element - from colors and icons to borders and shadows - without writing CSS.
• You can also automate consent after scroll or delay and blur the page until a choice is made.
• The settings are accessible directly in the WordPress admin under the Appearance tab in Flexible Cookies.
• This add-on helps you align your cookie interface with your brand, improve UX, and increase opt-in rates.

Already using Flexible Cookies? Install the Style Add-on customizer for WordPress and give your cookie bar the upgrade it deserves - visually polished, user-friendly, and fully under your control.