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GoatCounter
GoatCounter is an open source web analytics platform that does not track users with cookies, designed for privacy-conscious site owners.
About GoatCounter
GoatCounter is a lightweight, open source web analytics tool that focuses on simplicity and privacy. It provides basic visitor statistics like page views, unique visits, and referrer data without using cookies or collecting personal information. The tool is built to be a straightforward alternative to Google Analytics, offering a clean dashboard that shows what matters most for small to medium sites.
It runs on Linux servers and can be self-hosted using SQLite or PostgreSQL for data storage. The software supports integration with any website through a simple JavaScript snippet, and it offers an API for custom reporting. GoatCounter is written in Go, which keeps its resource usage low and makes deployment easy with a single binary.
This tool is ideal for bloggers, indie developers, and small businesses who want basic analytics without compromising visitor privacy. It is released under the EUPL license, a free software license approved by the European Commission. The project was created by Martin Tournoij and has gained a loyal following among those who value ethical web tracking.
It runs on Linux servers and can be self-hosted using SQLite or PostgreSQL for data storage. The software supports integration with any website through a simple JavaScript snippet, and it offers an API for custom reporting. GoatCounter is written in Go, which keeps its resource usage low and makes deployment easy with a single binary.
This tool is ideal for bloggers, indie developers, and small businesses who want basic analytics without compromising visitor privacy. It is released under the EUPL license, a free software license approved by the European Commission. The project was created by Martin Tournoij and has gained a loyal following among those who value ethical web tracking.
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Quick Facts
- Pricing
- Open Source
- License
- Open Source
- Platform
- Linux
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Developer
- Martin Tournoij (arp242)