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1 === Independent Analytics - Google Analytics Alternative for WordPress ===
2 Contributors: bensibley, andrewmead
3 Tags: analytics, wordpress analytics, google analytics, analytics dashboard, statistics, stats, tracking, google, ga, universal analytics, web stats, site visitors
4 Donate link: https://independentwp.com
5 Requires at least: 5.5
6 Tested up to: 6.2
7 Requires PHP: 7.3.29
8 Stable tag: 1.27.0
9 License: GPLv2 or later
10 License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
11
12 A simple WordPress analytics plugin that is GDPR compliant, lightning fast, and an alternative to Google Analytics.
13
14 == Description ==
15
16 **[Independent Analytics](https://independentwp.com/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt&utm_content=Top)** is a GDPR-friendly website analytics plugin made exclusively for WordPress. Give it a try if you're ready for a Google Analytics alternative.
17
18 **This is a free plugin and doesn't require you to create an account on another site**. All features outlined below are included in the free plugin.
19
20 **Main Features:**
21
22 * Analytics dashboard inside your WP admin
23 * Shows your most popular posts and pages
24 * Lists your top traffic sources
25 * Geodata with interactive world map
26 * Virtually zero performance impact
27 * GDPR compliant
28
29 > **PRO version now available**
30 > **[Independent Analytics Pro](https://independentwp.com/pricing/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt&utm_content=Pro+Intro)** adds Campaign URLs, Real-time analytics, WooCommerce integration, and email reports. It's on sale for a limited time at 45% off.
31
32 **Beautiful & Customizable Dashboard**
33
34 Independent Analytics adds a full-featured analytics dashboard into your WP admin. The analytics dashboard shows you:
35
36 * **Quick Stats** show you the total views & visitors
37 * **Visual Chart** shows you traffic for each day
38 * **Data Table** includes every page that's received a visit
39
40 You can also sort and filter your data by any column, such as the page type, author, publication date, title, and more.
41
42 **The ONLY analytics tool with full WordPress integration**
43
44 Independent Analytics is different from Google Analytics and other analytics WordPress plugins.
45
46 Other tools show you a list of URLs alongside their metrics. Independent Analytics can show you the title of every page, the page type, the author, the publication date, the categories, and more, all alongside metrics like Views and Visitors.
47
48 We call it a [page-based analytics tool](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/common-questions/page-based-analytics/).
49
50 **No more copy & pasting tracking codes**
51
52 Just install the plugin, and tracking starts right away. You don't need to mess with any tracking codes, edit your site's head element, or create an account elsewhere.
53
54 **GDPR Compliant**
55
56 Independent Analytics is GDPR compliant out-of-box. Here's what makes it privacy-friendly:
57
58 * Does not use cookies
59 * Does not store personally identifiable information
60 * Data is created and stored entirely on your server
61
62 Since Independent Analytics uses cookie-less tracking, you don't need to add a cookie popup to your site.
63
64 **Top traffic sources**
65
66 Find out where your site visitors are coming from with the Referrer report. It shows you:
67
68 * Every website that sent you a visitor
69 * Automatic detection for popular search engines and social sites
70 * Filter and sort referrers however you want.
71
72 Using the traffic analytics, you'll quickly figure out which marketing tactics are working and which ones aren't.
73
74 **Geolocation report**
75
76 Find out where your visitors are located with the [Geolocation dashboard](https://independentwp.com/features/geographic-data/). It includes the following data for every visitor:
77
78 * Continent
79 * Country
80 * Subdivision/Region
81 * City
82
83 Like other reports, you can set a custom date range, sort, and filter the results.
84
85 **Data portability**
86
87 As an analytics WordPress plugin, your data is collected and stored entirely on your servers. This means you can:
88
89 * Backup your analytics every time you backup your site
90 * Transfer your analytics to any domain
91 * Export your data to CSV whenever you want
92
93 Unlike the other analytics solutions that use your URLs, Independent Analytics keeps track of your pages, so if you transfer to a new domain, you won't see any difference in your analytics - the URLs will automatically update to match the new domain.
94
95 **Who's it for?**
96
97 Independent Analytics is easy enough for a total beginner to use while still offering tools for deep data analysis for any WordPress website.
98
99 * **Bloggers:** use Independent Analytics as a simple blog stats plugin. Find out how many views your posts get and how much traffic you get from search engines and social media.
100 * **eCommerce stores:** track views and visitors for your WooCommerce products and find out which countries visit your site the most.
101 * **News sites:** get same-day statistics for all your posts and filter by author to find your most successful writers.
102 * **Startups:** start tracking your visits right away and find out which early marketing tactics are driving results.
103
104 **All Features**
105
106 Our WordPress statistics plugin is more robust than a simple hit counter and includes all of the following features:
107
108 * Simple analytics dashboard
109 * Views and Visitors metrics
110 * Filter your analytics by page type
111 * Instantly sort the data table
112 * Pick custom date ranges
113 * One-click pre-defined date ranges
114 * Dashboard widget for quick referencing
115 * Daily site views tracking
116 * Referrer tracking & report
117 * Ignore views from logged-in users
118 * Ignore views from specific user roles
119 * See searches on your site
120 * Find 404 errors you missed
121 * Beautiful data charts
122 * Site stats for views & view growth
123 * Responsive toolbar
124 * CSV export for views and referrers
125 * GDPR-compliant web stats
126 * No cookies
127 * Track visitors in WordPress
128 * Public post view counter
129 * Lightning fast tracking code
130 * Fully internationalized and ready for translation
131 * Custom calendar starting day and localized date formatting
132 * Blog analytics
133 * Dark mode
134 * IP blocking
135 * User role permission management
136 * Views & Visitor growth over time
137
138 **Do even more with Independent Analytics PRO**
139
140 We've launched **[Independent Analytics Pro](https://independentwp.com/pricing/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt&utm_content=Pro+Conclusion)**, which includes campaign URL tracking, a campaign URL builder, Real time analytics, WooCommerce integration, and email reports. We're also offering a steep 45% lifetime discount for any early adopters who signup now.
141
142
143 == Installation ==
144
145 The easiest way to install Independent Analytics is by visiting your **Plugins > Add New** menu. Search for "Independent Analytics" and install the first result you see there.
146
147 To install with the zip file downloaded from this page:
148
149 1. Login to your WordPress dashboard
150 2. Visit the **Plugins > Add New** menu
151 3. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top
152 4. In the upload form that appears, click the **Choose file** button and select the **independent-analytics.zip** file you downloaded here
153 5. Click the **Install Now** button
154 6. Once the page reloads, click the blue **Activate** link
155
156 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
157
158 = Does this use Google Analytics? =
159 No, Independent Analytics is an alternative to Google Analytics.
160
161 = Can I use Independent Analytics and Google Analytics at the same time? =
162 Yes, you can run them both simultaneously without any issues or errors.
163
164 = Will it slow down my site? =
165 No, the tracking script is only 2kb and is inlined to the page, so there will be virtually zero difference in your site's performance after installing Independent Analytics.
166
167 = Does tracking start right away? =
168 Yes, the moment you install Independent Analytics it will start tracking views. If you don't see any views right away, clear your site's cache and then visit your site in a private browser tab to record your first view.
169
170 = What metrics does it track? =
171 It tracks Views, Visitors, Referrers, and the approximate location of your visitors.
172
173 = Do I need to use a cookie popup with it? =
174 No, Independent Analytics does not use cookies.
175
176 = Is there a tracking code? =
177 Yes, but you don't have to add it yourself. It gets included on all of your site's pages automatically once Independent Analytics is activated.
178
179 = Does it work if I use Matomo? =
180 Yes, Independent Analytics will run smoothly and won't create any errors even if you're already using Matomo or any other analytics plugin.
181
182 = Are bot visits counted? =
183 We use best practice techniques to filter out bot visits as efficiently as possible. If you compare to traffic from Google Analytics, you'll find that your views and visitors are very similar. If you need to further eliminate bots from getting counted, we recommend adding a Firewall with Cloudflare.
184
185 == Screenshots ==
186 1. The analytics dashboard
187 2. See page titles and types instead of just URLs
188 3. Find your top traffic sources
189 4. Geographic menu with world map chart
190 8. Switch to Dark Mode
191
192 == Changelog ==
193
194 = 1.27.0 - August 2nd, 2023 =
195
196 * **Feature:** the monthly email report in the Pro version is now an HTML email instead of an attached PDF
197 * **Fix:** fixed formatting error notice with PHP 8
198
199 = 1.26.0 - July 12th, 2023 =
200
201 * **Feature:** added intervals to the chart, so you can now see hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly data
202 * **Update:** Quick Stats now only truncate values that ar 100K or greater
203 * **Update:** the Views Per Session metric now shows 2 decimal places in the Quick Stats
204 * **Update:** white-labeling the dashboard also removes branding from the browser tab
205 * **Update:** the "This Year" date range now ends on today, rather than Dec 31st
206 * **Update:** formatted the stats in the Geographic map country stats
207 * **Fix:** filtering or sorting by bounce rate could cause the dashboard to stall
208 * **Fix:** filtering by a city or subdivision caused the map chart to go empty
209 * **Fix:** filtering by landing page in the Campaigns menu produced inaccurate results
210 * **Fix:** the column select modal is now scrollable if it's too tall to fit on the screen
211 * **Fix:** erroneous text output in the front-end source code
212
213 = 1.25.1 - July 5th, 2023 =
214
215 * **Fix:** bug fixes
216
217 = 1.25.0 - June 21st, 2023 =
218
219 * **Feature:** added Views Per Session metric
220 * **Feature:** Geographic menu is now grouped by country by default and can be toggled between country and city
221 * **Update:** added placeholder to Session Duration filter to clarify that it uses total seconds
222 * **Fix:** fixed error that could prevent initial installation from succeeding on older MySQL versions
223
224 = 1.24.1 - June 6th, 2023 =
225
226 * **Fix:** show correct color for quick stats growth
227
228 = 1.24.0 - June 6th, 2023 =
229
230 * **Feature:** added Bounce Rate!
231 * **Feature:** added stats to the Admin Bar on both the front end and post editor.
232 * **Update:** removed popup that asks for feedback when deactivating IA
233 * **Update:** abbreviating large numbers in the Quick Stats
234 * **Update:** Sessions table column hidden by default
235
236 * **Update:** settings page styles nicer for dark mode
237 * **Fix:** translations from wp.org were not matching the text domain in IA
238 * **Fix:** added missing i18n for the chart
239 * **Fix:** filter wouldn't apply if entered before table finished loading
240
241 = 1.23.1 - May 24th, 2023 =
242
243 * **Update:** performance improvement for dashboard speed
244 * **Fix:** data table not styled properly for dark mode
245
246 = 1.23.0 - May 23rd, 2023 =
247
248 * **Feature:** added two new metrics: Session Duration & View Duration!
249 * **Update:** style updates to Quick Stats that make filtered data easier to read
250
251 * **Fix:** incorrect URL displaying for articles translated with WPML
252 * **Fix:** compatibility fixes for plugins adversely affecting IA's dashboard
253 * **Fix:** scroll-to-top arrow wasn't working on Learn menu
254
255 = 1.22.1 - May 5th, 2023 =
256
257 * **Fix:** table rendering bug fix for 1.22.0
258
259 = 1.22.0 - May 4th, 2023 =
260
261 * **Feature:** the analytics dashboard is now mobile-friendly and accessible at all screen sizes
262 * **Fix:** REST API warning message showing too often due to false positives
263 * **Fix:** view counter icon not showing for logged-out visitors
264 * **Fix:** hidden columns reappeared after refreshing the page
265 * **Fix:** the update notice sometimes persisted due to aggressive caching
266 * **Fix:** a second session was recorded if a visitor refreshed the page on their first page view
267
268
269 = 1.21.0 - April 17th, 2023 =
270
271 * **Update:** major performance improvements for the Referrers menu
272 * **Update:** Google Docs added as a recognized referrer
273
274
275 = 1.20.0 - March 30th, 2023 =
276
277 * **Feature:** added new Comments column to Pages dashboard
278 * **Fix:** some text not marked for translation properly
279 * **Update:** removed decimal places from Visitors Growth and Views Growth to improve readability
280
281
282 = 1.19.1 - March 13th, 2023 =
283
284 * **Fix:** views counter was not showing view count for WordPress sites using a custom table prefix
285 * **Fix:** reposition sessions column to show after views column
286
287 = 1.19.0 - March 13th, 2023 =
288
289 * **Feature:** added the new Sessions metric
290 * **Update:** updated geolocation database for improved accuracy
291 * **Fix:** the REST API notice was showing for private sites even if the API wasn't blocked
292 * **Fix:** support for Polylang added so the view counter label can be translated to multiple languages
293
294
295 = 1.18 - March 1st, 2023 =
296
297 * **PRO feature:** 3 new WooCommerce metrics: conversion rate, earnings per visitor, average order volume
298 * **PRO feature:** added WooCommerce orders and sales to the quick stats and graphs
299 * **Update:** added integration for Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode by Colorlib
300 * **Update:** updated Danish translation
301 * **PRO fix:** Top Ten section in PDF report sorting by visitors but showing views
302 * **Fix:** view counter shortcode wasn't working on archives (categories, tags, etc.)
303
304 = 1.17.4 - February 20th, 2023 =
305
306 * **Fix:** filtering geographic data didn't also filter the map
307 * **Fix:** geographic map wasn't rendering for some hosting
308 * **Fix:** database connections failed without a defined character set
309 * **Fix:** fixed an issue that caused the "Delete all data" button to fail
310
311 = 1.17.3 - February 14th, 2023 =
312
313 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
314
315 = 1.17.2 - February 14th, 2023 =
316
317 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
318
319 = 1.17.1 - January 31th, 2023 =
320
321 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
322
323 = 1.17 - January 30th, 2023 =
324
325 * **Pro Feature:** Woocommerce integration: see how much revenue you're earning from each traffic source, geolocation, and campaign
326 * **Pro Feature:** Email reports: schedule an automated monthly email with a performance review of the site
327 * **Feature:** Ignore user by role: track logged-in subscribers while ignoring admins, editors, and other user roles
328 * **Update:** PDF Viewer plugin integration: views on PDFs are now recorded
329 * **Fix:** numerous compatibility improvements for a wider range of hosting environments
330 * **Fix:** the first click on the "Visitors" column would sort in the same direction
331 * **Fix:** added warning for the All In One Intranet plugin blocking the REST API
332
333 = 1.16 - December 12th, 2022 =
334
335 * **Update:** the table is now sorted by Visitors by default instead of Views
336 * **Update:** Views Growth & Visitors Growth are both hidden by default and can be displayed via the Edit Columns button
337 * **Update:** a notice was added to remind users to clear their cache after activating Independent Analytics
338 * **Update:** a notice was added to let users know when the REST API is blocked because this prevents Independent Analytics from tracking data
339 * **Update:** updated the Danish translation
340 * **Fix:** the starting day of the week setting wasn't saving
341 * **Fix:** the table layout was broken when more than 8 columns were displayed at once
342 * **Fix:** the date picker wasn't showing up when filtering pages by publication date
343
344 = 1.15 - November 22nd, 2022 =
345
346 * **Feature:** Real-time analytics added to Independent Analytics PRO
347 * **Feature:** Views Growth and Visitors Growth columns added
348 * **Feature:** added option to white-label the analytics page for non-admin users
349 * **Feature:** support for wildcard addresses added to IP blocking
350 * **Update:** recognizing more referrers by name, such as Brave search
351 * **Fix:** data table wasn't loading for sites that don't have the intl PHP module installed
352 * **Fix:** geodata chart had incorrect data after applying a filter
353 * **Fix:** calendar previous month button could be clicked even when the calendar was closed
354
355 = 1.14 - November 1st, 2022 =
356
357 * **Update:** added percentage of total views visitors to each table row
358 * **Update:** added Dutch translation
359 * **Fix:** initial sorting incorrect for some environments
360
361 = 1.13 - October 27th, 2022 =
362
363 * **Feature:** Report URLs - you can now copy the dashboard URL to reuse the same settings later (saves the filters, columns, date, and sorting)
364 * **Feature:** IP blocking - block any IP address from being recorded in your analytics
365 * **Feature:** User permissions - allow other user roles on your site to view the analytics
366 * **Update:** the date range you select now persists between reports
367 * **Update:** more social media and search engine sites are recognized in the Referrer dashboard
368 * **Update:** added sidebar link to our new feature request board. Please submit and vote on features there to help guide development: https://feedback.independentwp.com/boards/feature-requests
369 * **Fix:** layout issue with the PDF Poster plugin
370 * **Fix:** view counter not showing on all custom post types
371 * **Fix:** fatal PHP error on WordPress versions prior to 5.9
372
373 = 1.12 - September 28th, 2022 =
374
375 * **Update:** Independent Analytics Pro now available!
376
377 * **Update:** improved caching for even faster dashboard performance
378
379 = 1.11 - September 6th, 2022 =
380
381 * **Update:** huge performance improvement for the analytics Dashboard
382 * **Update:** added pagination to the data table
383
384 = 1.10.1 - August 31st, 2022 =
385
386 * **Fix:** compatibility fix for the dashboard widget and WPForms plugin
387
388 = 1.10 - August 29th, 2022 =
389
390 * **Feature:** added dashboard widget with quick stats and views chart
391 * **Feature:** added view counter to display your page/post views on the front-end of your site
392 * **Feature:** added new Learn menu with search bar and links to tutorials
393
394 = 1.9 - August 15th, 2022 =
395
396 * **Feature:** Geo data added! Find out where your visitors are coming from in the new Geographic dashboard.
397 * **Fix:** visitors weren't counted properly for some hosts like Rocket.net due to the use of Cloudflare Enterprise
398 * **Fix:** extremely long search qeuries from users could affect the data table's formatting
399
400 = 1.8 - July 20th, 2022 =
401
402 * **Update:** added Scroll to Top arrow to make navigating large tables easier
403 * **Update:** back-end improvements to data integrity and performance
404 * **Update:** added migration system to make updates from older versions smoother
405 * **Fix:** views weren't tracked if WP was installed in a subdirectory
406
407 = 1.7 - June 29th, 2022 =
408
409 * **Update:** added the day of week to the tooltip that shows when hovering over a day in the chart
410 * **Fix:** added Visitors to the Referrers CSV export
411 * **Fix:** sorting for Visitors now working as expected
412
413 = 1.6 - June 28th, 2022 =
414
415 * **Feature:** Visitors are now tracked in addition to Views
416 * **Update:** UI style and layout improvements
417 * **Update:** Removed the site's domain from the URL in the table, so only the slug shows (ex. /blog/post-title/)
418 * **Update:** the Views & Referrers report can both be filtered by Visitor counts
419 * **Update:** when filtering, you can see your unfiltered Visitor & View totals next to your filtered totals
420 * **Update:** added a button to review the plugin in the header (please leave us a rating if you like Independent Analytics!)
421
422 = 1.5 - June 14th, 2022 =
423
424 * **Update:** added more one-click date ranges to date picker
425 * **Update:** added option in Settings to delete all data
426 * **Update:** added Analytics Dashboard link in the Plugins page
427 * **Fix:** no longer tracking views for post previews
428 * **Fix:** added placeholder text for pages missing a title
429 * **Fix:** displaying correct date format in CSV exports
430 * **Fix:** data displayed in the dashboard didn't recognize the local timezone
431
432 = 1.4 - June 3rd, 2022 =
433
434 * Feature: added new Post Category column
435 * Update: styled Freemius optin form
436 * Fix: filter reset button not visually disabled when unusable
437 * Fix: conflict with SG Security plugin
438 * FIx: conflict with plugins using Twig
439
440 = 1.3 - May 31st, 2022 =
441
442 * Feature: Added option to change starting date
443 * Update: Add support for PHP 8