Cookiebot Blocking Fathom Analytics

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Exclude Fathom from Cookiebot

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   1. Edit your Fathom embed script tag
   2. Add data-cookieconsent="ignore"
   3. Keep src, data-site and defer unchanged and publish
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Check other consent tools

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   1. If you use another consent manager, look for its option to load a script without consent
   2. Make sure the Fathom script isn't placed inside a consent-gated tag container
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Visits only appear for people who accept the cookie banner, or Fathom is listed as a tracker in your Cookiebot scan.

Why it happens

• Cookiebot automatic blocking applies to all analytics scripts
• Consent tool loading the Fathom script only after opt-in

This guide also covers

• cookiebot fathom
• fathom analytics cookie consent
• fathom blocked by consent banner

The same problem in other apps

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Other Fathom Analytics errors

• Fathom Analytics Not Working (No Visits Showing)
• Fathom Only Showing Homepage in Stats
• Fathom Analytics Blocked by Ad Blockers
• Fathom Events Not Showing Up
• Fathom Not Tracking Page Changes in Next.js and SPAs
• Fathom WordPress Plugin Not Tracking
• Fathom Numbers Different From Google Analytics
• Fathom Referrers Missing or Showing as Direct