Plausible Analytics

Plausible Analytics

Plausible Analytics is a lightweight, open-source and privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. It doesn't use cookies, is fully compliant with GDPR/CCPA/PECR, and can be self-hosted or cloud-hosted.

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Elixir

Plausible Analytics is a lightweight, privacy-focused web analytics platform that provides simple but powerful insights without compromising visitor privacy. It offers both self-hosted and cloud-hosted options while maintaining full GDPR compliance.

Key Features

  • Privacy-First Analytics:

    • No cookies required
    • GDPR/CCPA/PECR compliant
    • No personal data collection
    • EU-based cloud hosting
    • Simple script (<1KB)
    • Open source code
  • Essential Metrics:

    • Realtime dashboard
    • Visitor insights
    • Traffic sources
    • Page performance
    • Campaign tracking
    • Goal conversions
  • Team Features:

    • Shared dashboards
    • Email reports
    • Slack integration
    • Traffic alerts
    • Custom roles
    • Public stats option
  • Advanced Capabilities:

    • SPA support
    • Custom events
    • Search console
    • Revenue tracking
    • API access
    • Data export

Who Should Use Plausible

Plausible is ideal for:

  • Privacy-Conscious Organizations needing GDPR compliance
  • Developers wanting lightweight analytics
  • Teams requiring simple, shared insights
  • Businesses seeking Google Analytics alternatives

Getting Started

Plausible offers two deployment options:

  1. Cloud Hosting:

    • Instant setup
    • EU-based servers
    • Managed infrastructure
    • Regular updates
  2. Self-Hosting:

    docker-compose up
    

The platform provides immediate analytics capabilities while maintaining strong privacy standards and user-friendly interface.

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