What is the wix-session cookie?
wix-session is a first-party cookie used by Wix's infrastructure to manage a visitor's session on a website built on the Wix platform. It is set automatically by the platform, without any action from the site owner, as soon as a visitor loads a Wix-hosted page.
It appears on any site running on Wix, regardless of content type (online store, blog, business site), because it is part of the engine that serves the pages rather than an add-on feature.
What data it stores
The cookie stores a session identifier used internally by Wix to maintain the context of a visit (for example, navigation state, a temporary shopping cart, or other platform session elements). The exact value format is not publicly documented and may vary.
The data is sent to Wix's servers, which operate the technical infrastructure behind the site.
What it is used for
The cookie's purpose is purely functional: it allows the Wix platform to correctly deliver pages and interactive components (such as forms, shopping cart, or the live editor for site owners) throughout a single visit.
Without it, some core site features may not work correctly within the same browsing session.
Does it require consent?
In CookieFix's classification, wix-session is categorized as strictly necessary. Under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (transposed in Romania via Law 506/2004) and ANSPDCP practice, cookies strictly necessary for a website's operation do not require the visitor's prior consent.
- The site owner should still list it in the cookie policy, with its purpose and duration.
- It should not be placed in categories blocked by default (statistics, marketing, preferences).
- If the site uses Wix alongside other scripts (analytics, marketing), those remain subject to separate consent.
How to block or delete wix-session
A visitor can delete or block this cookie via browser settings (e.g., clearing cookies for a specific site or using private browsing), though blocking it may affect the normal operation of the Wix site during the visit.
Because it is strictly necessary, a CMP like CookieFix does not block it by default; instead, it lists it transparently in the consent banner and cookie policy, alongside other cookies found through scanning.
Frequently asked questions
No, since it is classified as strictly necessary, it does not require prior consent under ePrivacy and Law 506/2004, but it must be listed in the cookie policy.
It is a session cookie, so it is automatically deleted when the browser is closed or the visit ends.
Some Wix site features, such as forms or the shopping cart, may stop working correctly during the current session.
No, it can remain active by default; it only needs to be correctly disclosed in the site's cookie policy.