Google Consent Mode

Knowledge Base | Google Consent Mode | What is the difference between Basic and Advanced Consent Mode?

What is the difference between Basic and Advanced Consent Mode?

Basic and Advanced Consent Mode differ in when Google tags load and what they send before permission is granted. Both support Consent Mode v2.

Feature

Basic Consent Mode

Advanced Consent Mode

Tag loading

Google tags remain blocked until consent is granted.

Google tags load with configured default consent states.

When consent is denied

No data is sent by the blocked Google tags.

Tags can send cookieless pings while respecting denied storage permissions.

When consent is granted

Tags load and communicate consent before permitted measurement.

Already-loaded tags adjust to the updated permissions.

Conversion modeling

Uses a general model where available.

Can support more detailed, advertiser-specific modeling.

GA4 behavioral modeling

Not supported.

Available when eligibility requirements are met.

Advanced mode provides more measurement input, but it does not guarantee complete data recovery. Choose the approach that fits your consent requirements and data practices.