Designed to support GDPR, CCPA, DSGVO, and PECR compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nBecause no cookies are set and no personal data is collected, in most cases you won't need a cookie consent banner for your analytics.<\/p>\n\n
A lightweight Google Analytics alternative<\/h4>\n\n
If GA4 feels too complex \u2014 or you simply don't want to send your visitor data to Google \u2014 Page Visit Counter Analytics is a clean Google Analytics alternative for WordPress<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n- Google Analytics \/ GA4 alternative<\/strong> \u2013 no Google account, no tracking codes, no sampling. Real numbers in a simple dashboard.<\/li>\n
- MonsterInsights alternative<\/strong> \u2013 MonsterInsights still sends your data to Google Analytics. This plugin keeps everything on your own server.<\/li>\n
- Jetpack Stats alternative<\/strong> \u2013 no WordPress.com connection required, and your stats never leave your site.<\/li>\n
- Matomo alternative<\/strong> \u2013 far lighter and simpler, with no separate application to maintain.<\/li>\n
- Plausible \/ Fathom alternative<\/strong> \u2013 the same privacy-first philosophy, but free and fully self-hosted with no monthly fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Also comparing WP Statistics, Koko Analytics, Burst Statistics, or Independent Analytics? Page Visit Counter Analytics focuses on being the simplest way to count page visits and understand your traffic \u2014 a clear dashboard, session analytics, real-time stats, and privacy by default, without the clutter.<\/p>\n\n
Free vs Pro<\/h4>\n\n
The free version<\/strong> includes everything you need to track your website traffic: visitor counter, page view tracking, real-time stats, top pages, traffic sources, sessions, bounce rate, devices, browsers, and country reports.<\/p>\n\nPro<\/strong> adds advanced insights for marketers and growing sites:<\/p>\n\n\n- UTM Campaign Tracking<\/strong> \u2013 full campaign summaries with source grouping<\/li>\n
- Goal & Conversion Tracking<\/strong> \u2013 measure the actions that matter<\/li>\n
- Click Heatmaps<\/strong> \u2013 see exactly where visitors click on every page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Built for speed<\/h4>\n\n
Page Visit Counter Analytics is a lightweight analytics plugin that won't slow down your site:<\/p>\n\n
\n- No external scripts or third-party requests<\/li>\n
- Optimized, cache-friendly tracking system<\/li>\n
- Zero impact on page load times and Core Web Vitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Migration from Advanced Page Visit Counter<\/h4>\n\n
Upgrading from Advanced Page Visit Counter<\/strong>? Your data is migrated automatically when you activate Page Visit Counter Analytics:<\/p>\n\n\n- All existing page visit counts and historical analytics are preserved<\/li>\n
- Your settings, configurations, and custom tracking rules are transferred<\/li>\n
- No manual steps required \u2014 just activate and verify your dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Migration steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Install and activate Page Visit Counter Analytics<\/li>\n
- Deactivate Advanced Page Visit Counter<\/li>\n
- Your data is migrated automatically<\/li>\n
- Review your settings and check the new analytics dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
\n- Go to Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong> in your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n
- Search for Page Visit Counter Analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Click Install Now<\/strong>, then Activate<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Visit Visit Counter \u2192 Dashboard<\/strong> to see your website statistics<\/li>\n
- Optionally configure tracking under Visit Counter \u2192 Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
Tracking starts immediately after activation \u2014 no accounts, no tracking codes, no configuration needed.<\/p>\n\n\n
\nIs Page Visit Counter Analytics a good Google Analytics alternative?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. It's a self-hosted, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative built specifically for WordPress. You get the metrics that matter \u2014 visitors, page views, sessions, bounce rate, traffic sources, and real-time stats \u2014 in a simple dashboard, without sending any data to Google.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Is this plugin GDPR-compliant?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. We take privacy seriously. The plugin:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Doesn't use cookies<\/li>\n
- Doesn't send data to third-party services<\/li>\n
- Uses hashed IP addresses<\/li>\n
- Collects only essential analytics data<\/li>\n
- Is fully self-hosted<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n
Do I need a cookie consent banner?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin uses cookieless tracking and stores no personal data, so in most cases a cookie consent banner is not required for your analytics. Always review your local privacy regulations for your specific setup.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Will it slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. The plugin uses a lightweight, optimized tracking system with no external scripts or third-party requests, so it has no measurable impact on your page load times.<\/p><\/dd>\n
How does the tracking work?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin uses a lightweight tracking system that:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Tracks sessions and pageviews in real-time<\/li>\n
- Uses session and IP hashes for anonymous visitor tracking<\/li>\n
- Doesn't impact your site's performance<\/li>\n
- Works without external scripts or cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n
Where is my analytics data stored?<\/h3><\/dt>\nAll statistics are stored in your own WordPress database. Your data never leaves your server, and no third party \u2014 including us \u2014 has access to it.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Do I need to create an account?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. There are no external accounts, API keys, or connections required. Install the plugin and your website statistics appear in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I use it alongside Google Analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. You can run Page Visit Counter Analytics and Google Analytics at the same time without any conflicts \u2014 many users do this during a transition period.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I customize what gets tracked?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes! You can:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Exclude specific user roles<\/li>\n
- Block specific IPs<\/li>\n
- Track only logged-in users<\/li>\n
- Select which post types to track<\/li>\n
- Enable\/disable specific metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n
Does it support custom post types?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes, you can choose which post types to track through the settings panel.<\/p><\/dd>\n
How does the GeoIP feature work?<\/h3><\/dt>\nThe plugin uses MaxMind's GeoLite2 database for country-level geolocation:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Database is stored locally<\/li>\n
- Updates automatically<\/li>\n
- Only determines country of origin<\/li>\n
- No personal data is sent to third parties<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n
Is there a limit on how many visitors I can track?<\/h3><\/dt>\nNo. There are no tracking limits \u2014 the only limiting factor is your own server and database.<\/p><\/dd>\n
Can I migrate from Advanced Page Visit Counter?<\/h3><\/dt>\nYes. Migration is automatic: your visit counts, historical data, and settings are transferred when you activate Page Visit Counter Analytics. No manual steps required.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n
3.1.1<\/h4>\n\n
30th June 2026\n* Improved overall performance and security\n* Compatibility check with 7.0<\/p>\n\n
3.1.0<\/h4>\n\n
24th Feb 2026\n* Improved overall performance and security\n* Enhanced session tracking accuracy\n* Updated Freemius SDK integration<\/p>\n\n
2.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
25th Nov 2025\nImproved overall performance and security.<\/p>\n\n
1.0.5<\/h4>\n\n
17th June 2025\n* Added migration support from Advanced Page Visit Counter\n* Improved real-time tracking accuracy\n* Fixed session duration calculation\n* Enhanced dashboard performance\n* Added new traffic source filters<\/p>\n\n
1.0.4<\/h4>\n\n
20th May 2025\nFixed: Realtime chart issue & pro widget issues fixes.<\/p>\n\n
1.0.1<\/h4>\n\n
20th May 2025\nFixed: Dashboard statistics display issue resolved.<\/p>\n\n
1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n
19th May 2025\n* Initial release\n* Realtime stats, tracking engine\n* Dashboard charts & cards\n* List pages: top pages, posts, countries, devices, sessions\n* Settings panel with exclusions\n* GeoIP database auto-download\n* Performance & caching ready<\/p>","raw_excerpt":"Lightweight, privacy-first WordPress analytics & visit counter. Track visitors, page views, bounce rate & traffic sources. No cookies. GDPR-ready.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/231439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231439"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/ankitmaru"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=231439"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=231439"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=231439"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=231439"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bn.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=231439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}