GoatCounter
Easy web analytics. No tracking of personal data.
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GoatCounter is a privacy-aware web analytics tool that gives website owners insight into traffic and visitor behaviour without tracking individuals. It collects no personal data, sets no cookies, and requires no GDPR consent banner. Metrics include page views, browser and device breakdown, geographic location, referral sources, and campaign performance.
The platform supports multiple integration methods — a small JavaScript snippet (~3.5KB), an image-based pixel, backend middleware, or server log parsing — making it adaptable to a wide range of stacks. Data can be exported at any time, and a self-hosted option is available for full data ownership.
GoatCounter is well-suited to personal website owners, small-to-medium businesses, and privacy-conscious organisations who want straightforward, actionable traffic data without the complexity or data-collection practices of larger analytics platforms.
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