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| 1 | === Independent Analytics - Google Analytics Alternative === |
| 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: 6.0 |
| 7 | Requires PHP: 7.3.29 |
| 8 | Stable tag: 1.5 |
| 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/)** 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 | **Beautiful & Customizable Dashboard** |
| 19 | |
| 20 | Use the modern & responsive analytics dashboard in dark mode or light mode to see how many views your site is getting and where your traffic is coming from. |
| 21 | |
| 22 | * Choose any date range and watch the dashboard update instantly |
| 23 | * Filter your views by page title, URL, page type, author, and more |
| 24 | * Instantly sort your views by any column |
| 25 | * Customize the columns your data table displays |
| 26 | |
| 27 | The analytics dashboard includes "Quick Stats" at the top of the page so you can quickly see your views and view growth. There's also a responsive chart to visualize your growth, and a full data table listing every page that's been viewed on your site. |
| 28 | |
| 29 | **GDPR Compliant** |
| 30 | |
| 31 | Independent Analytics is 100% GDPR compliant out-of-box. You don't need to adjust any settings - just install it and it works. |
| 32 | |
| 33 | It uses cookie-less tracking, so you don't need to show a cookie popup form, and since it is a plugin and not a third-party app, your data is never shared with another server. |
| 34 | |
| 35 | **Made for WordPress** |
| 36 | |
| 37 | Independent Analytics isn't like URL-based analytics programs. It's a first-of-its-class page-based analytics system. |
| 38 | |
| 39 | Instead of a list of URLs, you'll see all of your familiar pages, like your blog posts, categories, and homepage. As a WordPress analytics plugin, Independent Analytics also includes data like the publish date, author, page type, and more. |
| 40 | |
| 41 | **No copy & pasting tracking codes** |
| 42 | |
| 43 | 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 anywhere else. |
| 44 | |
| 45 | **Referrer reports** |
| 46 | |
| 47 | Find out where your site visitors are coming from with the referrer report. You can easily compare traffic between search engines, social media sites, and other referrers. |
| 48 | |
| 49 | **Date portability** |
| 50 | |
| 51 | As an analytics WordPress plugin, your data is collected and stored entirely on your servers, and never shared anywhere else. |
| 52 | |
| 53 | If you use any backup plugin to save your database, your analytics will be saved too. If you transfer to a new host, your analytics will come with you. In fact, even if you switch domains, the URLs in the analytics will update automatically to reflect your new domain. |
| 54 | |
| 55 | There's a CSV export option so you can take your data into Excel or Google Sheets for more in-depth analysis of your website's statistics. |
| 56 | |
| 57 | **All Features** |
| 58 | |
| 59 | * Simple analytics dashboard |
| 60 | * Filter your analytics by page type |
| 61 | * Instantly sort the data table |
| 62 | * Pick custom date ranges |
| 63 | * One-click pre-defined date ranges |
| 64 | * Daily site views tracking |
| 65 | * Referrer tracking & report |
| 66 | * Ignore views from logged in users |
| 67 | * See searches on your site |
| 68 | * Find 404 errors you missed |
| 69 | * Beautiful data charts |
| 70 | * Quick stats for views & view growth |
| 71 | * Responsive toolbar |
| 72 | * CSV export for views and referrers |
| 73 | * GDPR compliant web stats |
| 74 | * No cookies |
| 75 | * Lightning fast tracking code |
| 76 | * Fully internationalized and ready for translation |
| 77 | * Custom calendar starting day and localized date formatting |
| 78 | |
| 79 | == Installation == |
| 80 | |
| 81 | 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. |
| 82 | |
| 83 | To install with the zip file downloaded from this page: |
| 84 | |
| 85 | 1. Login to your WordPress dashboard |
| 86 | 2. Visit the **Plugins > Add New** menu |
| 87 | 3. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top |
| 88 | 4. In the upload form that appears, click the **Choose file** button and select the **independent-analytics.zip** file you downloaded here |
| 89 | 5. Click the **Install Now** button |
| 90 | 6. Once the page reloads, click the blue **Activate** link |
| 91 | |
| 92 | == Frequently Asked Questions == |
| 93 | |
| 94 | = Does this use Google Analytics? = |
| 95 | No, Independent Analytics is an alternative to Google Analytics. |
| 96 | |
| 97 | = Can I use Independent Analytics and Google Analytics at the same time? = |
| 98 | Yes, you can run them both simultaneously without any issues or errors. |
| 99 | |
| 100 | = Will it slow down my site? = |
| 101 | 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. |
| 102 | |
| 103 | = Does tracking start right away? = |
| 104 | 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. |
| 105 | |
| 106 | = What metrics does it track? = |
| 107 | As of now, only views and referrers are tracked. Unique visitors will be added soon. |
| 108 | |
| 109 | = Do I need to use a cookie popup with it? = |
| 110 | No, Independent Analytics does not use cookies. |
| 111 | |
| 112 | = Is there a tracking code? = |
| 113 | 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. |
| 114 | |
| 115 | = Does it work if I use Matomo? = |
| 116 | Yes, Independent Analytics will run smoothly and won't create any errors even if you're already using Matomo or any other analytics plugin. |
| 117 | |
| 118 | == Screenshots == |
| 119 | 1. The analytics dashboard |
| 120 | 2. You can set the date to any range |
| 121 | 3. Filter your data however you want |
| 122 | 4. Customize the columns in your table |
| 123 | 5. Sort by any column |
| 124 | 6. See how people found your site |
| 125 | 7. Export your data to CSV |
| 126 | 8. Switch to Dark Mode |
| 127 | |
| 128 | == Changelog == |
| 129 | |
| 130 | == 1.5 - June 14, 2022 == |
| 131 | |
| 132 | * **Update:** added more one-click date ranges to date picker |
| 133 | * **Update:** added option in Settings to delete all data |
| 134 | * **Update:** added Analytics Dashboard link in the Plugins page |
| 135 | * **Fix:** no longer tracking views for post previews |
| 136 | * **Fix:** added placeholder text for pages missing a title |
| 137 | * **Fix:** displaying correct date format in CSV exports |
| 138 | * **Fix:** data displayed in the dashboard didn't recognize the local timezone |
| 139 | |
| 140 | = 1.4 - June 3rd, 2022 = |
| 141 | |
| 142 | * Feature: added new Post Category column |
| 143 | * Update: styled Freemius optin form |
| 144 | * Fix: filter reset button not visually disabled when unusable |
| 145 | * Fix: conflict with SG Security plugin |
| 146 | * FIx: conflict with plugins using Twig |
| 147 | |
| 148 | = 1.3 - May 31st, 2022 = |
| 149 | |
| 150 | * Feature: Added option to change starting date |
| 151 | * Update: Add support for PHP 8 |