wordpress_test_cookie — WordPress
By the OpenCookies team · published 2026-10-22 · updated 2026-10-22
- Service
- WordPress
- Category
- Strictly necessary
- Default duration
- Session
- Type
- First-party cookie (set by your own site)
- Consent required?
- No: a cookie strictly necessary for the requested service does not require consent.
What is it for?
Test cookie set on the WordPress login page to check that the browser accepts cookies.
What does it look like?
The value is “WP Cookie check”.
How to see it in your browser
Open your site, press F12, then choose the “Application” tab (Chrome, Edge) or “Storage” (Firefox). Under “Cookies”, select your site’s address: the wordpress_test_cookie cookie appears in the list if present, with its value and expiry date.
What does the rule say?
A cookie strictly necessary for the requested service does not require consent. It should still be listed in your cookie policy.
How to prevent it before the choice
Nothing to block: it is only set on the login page.
How OpenCookies handles it
OpenCookies does not block this cookie: it is needed for operation. The test still lets you see which cookies are set before any choice.
Step-by-step guide : Cookie banner on WordPress: how to set it up correctly
Check it on my site
Does this cookie appear on your site before the visitor chooses? The OpenCookies test shows it in two minutes.
Related cookies
wordpress_logged_in_<EMPREINTE>— WordPresswp-settings-<NUMÉRO>— WordPress
Frequently asked questions
Why is it seen on the login page?
WordPress checks that the browser accepts cookies before letting the user log in.
Is it present on the rest of the site?
No, only on the login page.
Durations are defaults and may change with configuration. This page describes a cookie; it is not legal advice.