Is cookie consent required for a WordPress site?

Yes. Cookie consent is required for WordPress sites if they use cookies that track users, especially for visitors from the EU or other regions with opt-in privacy laws like GDPR. 

Non-essential cookies, such as those for analytics or advertising, must be disabled until users give explicit consent. Essential cookies for basic site functions can run without consent, but still need to be disclosed.

For opt-out laws like CPRA, websites must give users the ability to opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising through a clear and simple mechanism.

To comply, site owners often use cookie consent plugins that display banners, block non-consented cookies, and manage user preferences easily.