Are there any cheats for Cookie Clicker?
Summary
Q.Are there any cheats for Cookie Clicker?
A.Yes — Cookie Clicker can be cheated using the browser console/Open Sesame debug menu, save editing, bookmarklets, mods, or external auto‑clickers, but these actions can trigger the in‑game “Cheated cookies taste awful” flag and may disable Steam achievements; back up your save first.
More info
Yes — there are multiple ways to cheat in Cookie Clicker (browser and Steam). The most common methods are entering JavaScript commands in the browser console (e.g. changing Game.cookies or calling Game.OpenSesame()), enabling the built‑in debug “Open Sesame” panel, editing/importing save strings, using bookmarklet snippets or third‑party mods/auto‑clickers. Note that using the debug menu or certain cheats sets the “Cheated cookies taste awful” flag and can prevent Steam achievements or otherwise mark your save, so always experiment on an exported backup. See the community guide on built‑in cheating and the game’s cheating wiki for details. (For commands and step‑by‑step examples, refer to the console/cheat guides linked below.)
If you want specifics or safe ways to tinker, here are common cheat types and quick notes: - Browser console / Open Sesame: instant changes (cookies, spawn golden cookies) but can flag your run. See the debug/Open Sesame docs. - Save editing / import: permanent changes; always export a backup first. - Mods & Workshop: powerful (auto‑clickers, QoL) but many mods disable Steam achievements unless explicitly allowed. - Bookmarklets & external tools: convenient but risk corrupting saves. If you care about achievements or cloud saves, use a separate save slot or test on an exported copy.
Cheating reference — Cookie Clicker Wiki | Debug/Open Sesame guide | Console/cheat how‑to guide



