What is Cookies?
This tool checks whether your browser is currently accepting cookies. It does more than read a flag — it actually writes a temporary test cookie, reads it back to confirm it stuck, then deletes it. It also checks whether localStorage and sessionStorage are available, which sites use to remember settings.
How Cookies works
First it reads navigator.cookieEnabled. Then it runs a live test: it sets document.cookie, checks the value is readable, and removes it. If both pass, cookies truly work. It also tries localStorage and sessionStorage inside a try/catch to see if web storage is blocked.
Common uses
- Confirm cookies are turned on before logging in to a site
- Troubleshoot a site that won't keep you signed in
- Check if private/incognito mode is blocking storage
- Verify localStorage and sessionStorage availability
Frequently asked questions
Are cookies enabled in my browser?
The status at the top tells you, confirmed by an actual write-and-read test, not just a flag.
How do I enable cookies?
Open your browser's privacy or site settings and allow cookies, then disable any extensions that block them and reload this page.
Why might cookies be disabled?
Privacy settings, incognito/private mode, or browser extensions and ad-blockers can block cookies.