# Free cookie & tracker scanner

> Scan any website for cookies and third-party trackers. Free cookie scanner showing first- vs third-party cookies and known analytics/ad trackers.

URL: https://gofirmhub.com/en/compliance/cookie-scanner/
Last updated: 2026-10-06


Enter a web address to see which cookies it sets and which third-party trackers it loads — first- vs third-party, and whether a consent banner appears. Free, and the URL is never stored.

## Cookies explained

### First-party cookies

Set by the website you visit. Often used for essential things like keeping you logged in or remembering your cart.

### Third-party cookies

Set by other domains loaded on the page (analytics, ads, social widgets). These usually need consent under EU rules.

### Session vs persistent

Session cookies disappear when you close the browser; persistent cookies stay until they expire. Persistent tracking cookies deserve extra scrutiny.

### Secure / HttpOnly / SameSite

Security attributes. Secure limits a cookie to HTTPS, HttpOnly hides it from JavaScript, and SameSite limits cross-site sending.

## Cookies, the GDPR and ePrivacy — the basics

In the EU, the ePrivacy rules and the GDPR mean you generally need a visitor’s consent before you set non-essential cookies, such as analytics or advertising cookies. Strictly necessary cookies usually don’t need consent. A compliant setup typically means: a clear consent banner, no non-essential cookies before consent, an easy way to refuse, and a cookie/privacy notice that lists what you use.

This scanner helps you see what a site loads today. It is a starting point, not legal advice — check your specific obligations.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does this cookie scanner check?
It loads the page you enter and reports the cookies the server sets (first- or third-party, Secure, HttpOnly, SameSite, session or persistent) and known third-party trackers referenced in the page, plus whether a consent banner appears to be present.

### Does it catch every cookie?
No. It sees cookies set by the server and trackers loaded in the initial HTML. Cookies set later by JavaScript, or only after you accept a banner, may not appear. Treat the result as a helpful first check, not a full audit.

### Is it free, and is my input stored?
Yes, it’s free. The URL you enter is used only to run the scan and is not logged or stored.

### Do I need a cookie banner?
Under the EU ePrivacy rules and the GDPR, you generally need consent before setting non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising). Essential cookies that are strictly necessary usually do not need consent. Check your specific situation.

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