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Plausible Analytics
Intuitive, Lightweight, and Privacy-Focused Web Analytics

What is Plausible Analytics?

Plausible Analytics delivers simple, privacy-oriented website analytics designed for ease of use and data protection. Built as a transparent, open-source alternative to Google Analytics, it removes the need for cookie consent banners by processing all data anonymously and does not use cookies or collect personal information. The software features a lightweight tracking script that keeps websites fast and sustainable.

Users can monitor real-time site activity, analyze traffic from various sources, track conversions and revenue, and connect SEO performance with Google Search Console data—all from a clean, easy-to-understand dashboard. With strong support for integrations, white-label solutions, and the ability to invite team members, Plausible Analytics is suited for businesses, agencies, and creators prioritizing analytics with minimal complexity and maximum privacy.

Features

  • Intuitive Dashboard: Get all essential web analytics in a single, user-friendly view.
  • Lightweight Script: Minimal impact on site speed with a tracking script vastly smaller than standard analytics tools.
  • Privacy Focused: No cookies or personal data collected, removing the need for consent banners.
  • Open Source: Source code available on GitHub for transparency and self-hosting options.
  • Real-Time Analytics: Live activity monitoring with dashboard updates every 30 seconds.
  • Automatic Scroll Depth Tracking: Tracks user scroll depth on all pages automatically.
  • AI Traffic Tracking: Identifies and reports traffic from AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and DeepSeek.
  • SEO Performance Monitoring: Integrates with Google Search Console to analyze search traffic and organic conversions.
  • Codeless Goals and Revenue Tracking: Track conversions, revenue, 404 errors, and custom events without complex setup.
  • Team Collaboration: Invite team members, assign roles, and securely share dashboards.

Use Cases

  • Measuring website traffic and user engagement in real time.
  • Monitoring marketing campaign and UTM tag performance.
  • Analyzing referral sources and organic traffic from search engines.
  • Tracking AI-generated traffic from tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity.
  • Setting and tracking conversion goals, including ecommerce revenue and outbound links.
  • Maintaining GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliance without cookie banners.
  • Providing analytics to clients with embedded dashboards or white-label solutions.
  • Improving content and SEO strategies by integrating with Google Search Console.

FAQs

  • Can Plausible Analytics be self-hosted?
    Yes, Plausible Analytics is open source and can be self-hosted by users who prefer to manage their own infrastructure.
  • Does Plausible Analytics require cookies or user consent banners?
    No, Plausible operates entirely without cookies and does not collect personal data, so consent banners are not required.
  • How does Plausible Analytics handle real-time data?
    Plausible provides a real-time dashboard that updates every 30 seconds, showing live site activity and key metrics without manual refresh.
  • Is it possible to import data from Google Analytics?
    Yes, Plausible allows you to import historical stats from Google Analytics, making migration simple.
  • Does Plausible support team access and permissions?
    You can invite team members, assign different user roles, and securely share dashboards or reports with others.

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