Shynet

Shynet is a modern web analytics solution that prioritizes privacy by operating without cookies or JavaScript. It offers detailed insights into visitor metrics in a self-hosted environment.

Shynet is the open source alternative to:

Google Analytics

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About Shynet

Shynet gathers essential web analytics data such as hits, sessions, page load time, and bounce rates without compromising visitor privacy. Built on Django, it supports lightweight tracking—with a 1x1 pixel fallback if JavaScript is unavailable—and can scale from a single VPS to a Kubernetes cluster. Multiple users and sites can be managed on one instance, ensuring that data remains entirely yours while providing a simple, intuitive interface.

Key Features

Privacy-first design with no cookies and minimal data collection
JavaScript-independent tracking using a lightweight pixel fallback
Scalable deployment options including Docker, Heroku, and Kubernetes
Built on Django for ease of deployment and maintenance
Supports multi-user and multi-site tracking

Summary

Shynet offers comprehensive and privacy-friendly web analytics that respects visitor data, eliminating the need for intrusive cookie banners. Self-hosted and highly scalable, it equips developers with essential insights while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.

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Mar 9, 2025Updated•1 min read

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