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NexusConsent ​

NexusConsent adds lightweight, GDPR-ready consent controls to Joomla. It blocks optional services until visitors opt in, keeps a minimal consent log, and provides an accessible consent UI.

This page covers NexusConsent Free, the Joomla system plugin. For the administrator workspace, multi-page scans, scheduling, Setup Health, Smart Embeds, and detailed consent disclosures, see NexusConsent Pro.

Highlights ​

  • Granular consent categories (Analytics, Marketing, Functional, Preferences).
  • Server-side blocking for scripts, stylesheets, iframes, and common inline initializers.
  • Banner or full-screen modal with customizable themes and colors.
  • Google Consent Mode v2 defaults and instant updates, including a stricter revoke path.
  • Microsoft UET Basic Consent Mode when the Microsoft Ads preset is configured under Marketing, plus optional Microsoft Clarity synchronization.
  • Current-state consent records with CSV export and retention controls; these record the latest saved choice per visitor token, rather than every historical choice.
  • Preset Library and Site Scanner for faster pattern setup.
  • Multilingual frontend text with bundled English, German, French, and Dutch language files.

Requirements ​

  • Joomla 5.x or 6.x.
  • PHP 8.1 or newer; Joomla's own PHP requirement also applies.
  • A MySQL-compatible Joomla database.

Pro edition ​

NexusConsent Pro provides a Joomla administrator workspace for discovering services across your pages, reviewing and applying blocking rules, monitoring changes on a schedule, and recording a technical setup review. It also adds optional local placeholders for blocked embeds and service details inside the consent panel.

Pro installs as one complete package. You do not need to install Free first; an existing compatible installation can be adopted with its settings and consent records preserved. Start with the Pro overview or installation guide.

NexusConsent is a technical tool designed to assist website owners with cookie and consent management. It is not a legal service and its use does not, by itself, guarantee compliance with any privacy regulation.

  • No legal advice. Nothing in this plugin or its documentation constitutes legal advice. Privacy laws — including the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, POPIA and others — vary by jurisdiction, are subject to change, and may impose requirements beyond what any technical tool can address.
  • Configuration is your responsibility. The site owner is responsible for correctly configuring consent categories, block patterns, banner text, and privacy policy references to reflect the actual data processing activities on their site.
  • TCF stub limitations. The optional TCF v2 stub is not an IAB-registered Consent Management Platform. It does not generate valid TC Strings and should not be relied upon where full TCF compliance is required.
  • Consult qualified legal counsel. We strongly recommend seeking professional legal advice to ensure your consent implementation meets the specific requirements applicable to your site, audience, and jurisdiction.

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