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About GoatCounter
GoatCounter provides easy-to-use web analytics that respect user privacy by forgoing unique identifiers and extensive personal data collection. Available as a donation-supported hosted service or a self-hosted option, it delivers real-time insights into browser types, locations, screen sizes, referrers, and campaign effectiveness while adding minimal overhead (approximately 3.5KB). Integration is simple via a single script tag, an image-based tracker, backend middleware, or logfile imports.
Key Features
- Privacy-aware tracking without unique identifiers
- Lightweight design with minimal bandwidth impact
- Real-time analytics including browser, location, and campaign data
- Simple integration with a single script tag or alternative methods
- Accessible interface tailored for assistive technologies
- Open source code that enables self-hosting and transparency
Pricing
Provided free for reasonable public usage with the option to donate to cover server costs.
- ✓Donation-supported hosted service
- ✓Ideal for personal websites and small-to-medium businesses
Designed for users needing more extensive analytics beyond basic free usage.
- ✓Plans range from $6 to $34 per month
- ✓Suitable for higher pageview volumes and commercial usage
Summary
GoatCounter blends simplicity with robust, privacy-focused analytics and flexible integration options, making it a versatile tool for developers and website owners alike. Its open source nature and multiple deployment options empower users to fully own and control their web data.
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