GoatCounter
OPEN SRCEasy web statistics without tracking of personal data
Product Details
■ INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING — Weekly tool drops. No spam.
PROS & CONS
STRENGTHS
- Exceptional privacy stance with no invasive tracking, ideal for compliance.
- Extremely simple to set up and use with a very intuitive interface.
- The free hosted plan is generous and the lightweight script has minimal performance impact.
WEAKNESSES
- −Lacks advanced features like funnel analysis, event tracking, or detailed user journey mapping.
- −The minimalist approach may be too basic for marketers needing robust segmentation or attribution data.
KEY FEATURES
Privacy-First
No personal data tracking, no cookies, and GDPR/CCPA/PECR compliant.
Open Source
Self-hostable version available, providing full control and transparency.
Lightweight Script
Tiny JavaScript file (~3.5 KB) that doesn't slow down your site.
Essential Metrics
Focuses on core stats like pageviews, unique visits, browsers, and screen sizes.
WHO IS GoatCounter BEST FOR?
Developers and technical bloggers
They want a lightweight, self-hostable analytics tool that respects visitor privacy and integrates easily.
Privacy-conscious website owners
They need simple, GDPR-compliant analytics without invasive tracking or cookie banners.
INTEGRATIONS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
✓ 30 days
✓ REST
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