What is the difference between Microsoft Clarity consentV1 and consentV2
Here are the differences between Microsoft Clarity consentV1 and consentV2:
| Aspect | ConsentV1 | ConsentV2 |
| Status | Older version, planned for deprecation | Latest and recommended method |
| Granularity of consent | Single consent state (all or nothing) | Separate consent categories for ad and analytics storage, with explicit “granted” or “denied” values |
| Functionality when denied | Tracking disabled (no cookies set) | Operates in no-consent cookieless mode with limited tracking (unique IDs per page view, no session cookies) |
| Regulatory compliance | Previously used, but insufficient for stricter rules | Mandatory from Oct 31, 2025 for EEA, UK, Switzerland to ensure full Clarity functionality |
| Cookie behavior | No cookies if denied | No first- or third-party cookies if denied; limited non-cookie tracking still persists |
ConsentV2 offers finer control, better compliance, and partial tracking even when consent is denied—features absent in ConsentV1.
