WordPress sets 2 cookies on websites that load its scripts. Below is the full list with purpose, expiry, and whether each one needs GDPR / ePrivacy consent.
wordpress_logged_in_<hash>EssentialExpires: Session or 14 days (with Remember Me)Set when a user logs in to WordPress. Used by the WordPress interface to keep the user signed in.
wp-settings-<user_id>FunctionalExpires: 1 yearPersists logged-in WordPress users' admin interface preferences (e.g., dashboard layout).
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