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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
4 Donate link: https://independentwp.com
5 Requires at least: 5.9
6 Tested up to: 6.8
7 Requires PHP: 7.4
8 Stable tag: 2.11.4
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 * Most popular posts and pages
24 * Top traffic sources
25 * Geographic data with interactive world map
26 * Device report with device types, browsers, and OS
27 * Virtually zero performance impact
28 * GDPR compliant
29
30 > <strong>Independent Analytics Pro</strong><br />
31 > Gain even more valuable insights with the Independent Analytics Pro plugin, which includes UTM campaign tracking, click tracking, real-time analytics, eCommerce sales tracking (WooCommerce & SureCart support), form submission tracking, HTML email reports, and a customizable Overview report.
32 > [Click here to get Independent Analytics Pro &rarr;](https://independentwp.com/pro/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt&utm_content=Intro)
33
34 **The ONLY analytics tool with full WordPress integration**
35
36 Independent Analytics is different from Google Analytics and other analytics apps.
37
38 Other analytics tools watch your site from the outside like a visitor, but as a plugin, Independent Analytics runs on the inside. This means it has access to much more data to display in your reports. For instance, tools like Google Analytics will only list your URLs, but Independent Analytics lists each page by title and includes other properties, like the author, post type, and more.
39
40 **Loved by the WP community** ❤️
41
42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd2hK68OFLc&t=2s
43
44 **No more copying & pasting tracking codes**
45
46 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.
47
48 **GDPR Compliant**
49
50 Independent Analytics is privacy-friendly by design.
51
52 * Does not use cookies
53 * Does not store personally identifiable information (PII)
54 * Data is created and stored entirely on your server
55
56 Since Independent Analytics uses cookie-less tracking and doesn't store PII, you don't need to add a cookie popup to collect tracking consent.
57
58 **Data portability**
59
60 As an analytics WordPress plugin, your data is collected and stored entirely on your server. This means you can:
61
62 * Backup your analytics every time you backup your site
63 * Transfer your analytics to any domain
64 * Export your data and save it locally or on the cloud
65
66 **Who's it for?**
67
68 Independent Analytics is easy enough for a total beginner to use while still offering tools for deep data analysis for any WordPress website.
69
70 * **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.
71 * **eCommerce stores:** track views and visitors for your WooCommerce products and find out which countries visit your site the most.
72 * **News sites:** get same-day statistics for all your posts and filter by author to find your most successful writers.
73 * **Startups:** start tracking your visits right away and find out which early marketing tactics are driving results.
74
75 **Top Features**
76
77 Our WordPress statistics plugin is more robust than a simple hit counter and includes all of the following features:
78
79 * [Beautiful analytics dashboard](https://independentwp.com/features/dashboard/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - check your stats right inside your WP admin dashboard.
80 * [Easy installation](https://independentwp.com/features/easy-setup/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - the tracking code is added to every page automatically.
81 * [GDPR-friendly](https://independentwp.com/features/gdpr-analytics/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - enjoy privacy-friendly analytics without any cookie popups.
82 * [Made for WordPress](https://independentwp.com/features/wordpress-analytics/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - deep integration with no outside account required.
83 * [Referrer report](https://independentwp.com/features/referrers/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - find the sites sending you traffic.
84 * [Geographic report](https://independentwp.com/features/geographic-data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - see which countries and cities your visitors are from.
85 * [Device report](https://independentwp.com/features/device-data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - get a breakdown of traffic by device type, browser, and OS.
86 * [Saved reports](https://independentwp.com/features/saved-reports/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - create and save your own custom reports to the sidebar.
87 * [Filtering system](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/how-to-filter-your-data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - segment your data with the powerful filters.
88 * [Vital metrics](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - find your views, visitors, sessions, bounce rate, session duration, and views per session metrics in the Quick Stats, chart, and data table.
89 * [Visitors Growth](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/insights/find-growing-pages/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - find your fastest-growing pages and referrers.
90 * [Author stats](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/insights/analyze-content-by-author/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - sort and filter your pages by author.
91 * [Post type stats](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/insights/stats-single-post-type/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - segment by post type to view stats for your posts, search results, custom post types, and more.
92 * [Ignore user roles](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/tracking/block-user-roles/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - easily ignore activity from admins while recording traffic from Subscribers and Customers
93 * [Ignore IP addresses](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/tracking/block-ip-addresses/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - add any IP address to your ignore list in just two clicks.
94 * [Landing page stats](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/data/what-are-entrances-exits-exit-percentage/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - Use the Entrances metric to find your top landing pages.
95 * [CSV exporting](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/your-data/import-export-data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - export any report to CSV for additional analysis.
96 * [PDF exporting](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/download-pdf-report/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - export any report as a beautiful PDF to share with colleagues.
97 * [Share access with authors](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/give-users-permission-view-analytics/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - share access with any user role in a few clicks and optionally limit the stats to only content published by the author.
98 * [White-label the dashboard](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/give-users-permission-view-analytics/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - white-label the analytics for non-admins to remove any branding and external links.
99 * [View counts in the Posts menu](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/view-count-column-posts-menu/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - check how many views your recent posts have while browsing the Posts menu
100 * [Admin toolbar stats](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/admin-bar-stats/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - see how many views each page has while viewing or editing it.
101 * [Dashboard widget](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/dashboard-widget-reposition-hide/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - get a quick look at your stats when you login.
102 * [Public view counter](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/dashboard/display-view-counter/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - show off how many views each post on your site has gotten.
103 * [Automatically delete old data](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/your-data/automatically-delete-old-data/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - delete data older than X days/years to limit the total data storage.
104 * [Developer API](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/developer/developer-api/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - the rudimentary developer API lets you get stats from any page on your site.
105 * [RTL support](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/common-questions/rtl-compatibility/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) - Independent Analytics works just as well for right-to-left languages.
106 * **[Campaigns report](https://independentwp.com/features/campaigns/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - create and track UTM campaign links.
107 * **[Click tracking](https://independentwp.com/features/click-tracking/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - track clicks on any link without touching code.
108 * **[Real-time analytics](https://independentwp.com/features/real-time/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - see how many visitors are currently on your site.
109 * **[eCommerce analytics](https://independentwp.com/features/woocommerce-analytics/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - integration with WooCommerce & SureCart lets you find your most profitable campaigns, landing pages, and referrers.
110 * **[Form tracking](https://independentwp.com/features/form-tracking/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - integration with 20+ top form plugins lets you track submissions automatically and discover where your leads are coming from.
111 * **[HTML email reports](https://independentwp.com/features/email-reports/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - schedule a beautiful daily, weekly, or monthly email report for yourself and your clients.
112 * **[Overview report](https://independentwp.com/features/overview-report/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt) (Pro)** - find all your data in one place with the customizable Overview report.
113
114 **[Explore every feature with screenshots here &rarr;](https://independentwp.com/features/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt)**
115
116 > <strong>Independent Analytics Pro</strong><br />
117 > Gain even more valuable insights with the Independent Analytics Pro plugin, which includes UTM campaign tracking, real-time analytics, eCommerce sales tracking (WooCommerce & SureCart support), form submission tracking, HTML email reports, and a customizable Overview report.
118 > [Click here to get Independent Analytics Pro &rarr;](https://independentwp.com/pro/?utm_source=WordPress.org&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=ReadMe.txt&utm_content=Outro)
119
120 **About Us**
121
122 Independent Analytics is designed and developed by Ben Sibley and Andrew Mead in the beautiful city of Philadelphia.
123
124 == Installation ==
125
126 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.
127
128 To install with the zip file downloaded from this page:
129
130 1. Login to your WordPress dashboard
131 2. Visit the **Plugins > Add New** menu
132 3. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top
133 4. In the upload form that appears, click the **Choose file** button and select the **independent-analytics.zip** file you downloaded here
134 5. Click the **Install Now** button
135 6. Once the page reloads, click the blue **Activate** link
136
137 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
138
139 = Does this use Google Analytics? =
140 No, Independent Analytics is an alternative to Google Analytics.
141
142 = Can I use Independent Analytics and Google Analytics at the same time? =
143 Yes, you can run them both simultaneously without any issues or errors.
144
145 = Will it slow down my site? =
146 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.
147
148 = Does tracking start right away? =
149 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.
150
151 = What metrics does it track? =
152 It tracks views, visitors, sessions, session duration, bounce rate, and average session duration.
153
154 = Do I need to use a cookie popup with it? =
155 No, Independent Analytics does not use cookies.
156
157 = Is there a tracking code? =
158 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.
159
160 = Does it work if I use Matomo? =
161 Yes, Independent Analytics will run smoothly and won't create any errors even if you're already using Matomo or any other analytics plugin.
162
163 = Are bot visits counted? =
164 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.
165
166 == Screenshots ==
167 1. Beautiful analytics dashboard inside your WP admin
168 2. Analyze your traffic sources with the Referrers report
169 3. The Geographic report shows traffic from each country and city
170 4. Find which devices and browsers your visitors use the most
171 5. Customize your reports, then save them in the sidebar
172 6. Filter your reports to analyze specific groups of pages
173 7. View any metrics you want in the chart
174 8. Customize the columns in the data table
175 9. Export any report to PDF or CSV in one click
176 10. Find stats in the admin toolbar when viewing a page
177 11. Check your stats at a glance with the dashboard widget
178 12. Share access with other users and limit the stats to their own posts only
179 13. Check your post view counts in the Posts menu
180
181 == Changelog ==
182
183 = 2.11.4 - May 21st, 2025 =
184
185 * **Enhancement:** improved recognition for Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon visitors
186 * **Fix:** Ampersands (&) in the CSV reports now display correctly
187 * **Fix:** Resolved potential errors for non-admins viewing the analytics
188 * **Fix:** Warning for Admin Site Enhancements Pro now recognizes when iawp/search is whitelisted
189
190 = 2.11.3 - May 13th, 2025 =
191
192 * **Fix:** fixed fatal error with id link rules
193
194 = 2.11.2 - May 12th, 2025 =
195
196 * **Feature:** added a new API function called iawp_top_posts() for getting the most popular posts
197 * **Enhancement:** added recognition for X, Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon as Social referrers
198 * **Enhancement:** traffic from Facebook Ads is now tracked separately from organic Facebook visitors
199 * **Enhancement:** light/dark mode can now be set to your system default
200 * **Enhancement:** added option to disable geotracking and exclude iawp-geo-db.mmdb from the site
201 * **Fix:** auto-retry mechanism used when mmdb file isn't downloaded and extracted
202 * **Fix:** fixed style conflict with other plugins affecting spinner icons
203 * **Fix:** hid the scrollbar in the date picker
204 * **Fix:** fixed fatal error with missing WP Cerber options
205 * **Fix:** fixed incompatibility with SG Speed Optimizer plugin's Javascript minification setting
206
207 = 2.11.1 - April 29th, 2025 =
208
209 * **Feature:** added option to only show view counter if page exceeds a required number of views
210 * **Update:** added back-end feature to automatically retry failed database migrations
211 * **Fix:** chart data wasn't rendering for Azores timezone when DST was present in date range
212 * **Fix:** view counts for WooCommerce shop pages were not showing in the Admin toolbar
213 * **Fix:** authors and contributors can no longer see view counts for other user's posts in the Posts menu
214 * **Fix:** option to delete all data was leaving tables behind
215
216 = 2.11.0 - April 21st, 2025 =
217
218 * **Feature:** added the new Overview report to Independent Analytics Pro!
219 * **Update:** browser and flag icons now visible in PDF downloads
220 * **Update:** increase minimum required PHP version from 7.33 to 7.4
221 * **Fix:** contact form link didn’t work on sites with a white-labeled license key
222 * **Fix:** admin bar stats not showing number of views correctly if 1,000 or higher
223 * **Fix:** charts were too small on mobile devices
224 * **Fix:** charts could disappear if a saved report had a filter removed
225 * **Fix:** Views column in Pages menu wasn’t showing stats for the WooCommerce shop page
226
227 = 2.10.4 - April 7th, 2025 =
228
229 * **Fix:** views column didn't show views for blog home
230 * **Fix:** added dark mode support for quick stats
231 * **Fix:** CSV downloads weren't displaying special characters properly
232 * **Fix:** fixed issue that could cause a critical error when tracking views for non-standard pages
233
234 = 2.10.3 - February 25th, 2025 =
235
236 * **Fix:** real-time report could show inconsistent data
237 * **Fix:** click tracking data file could exist without being writable
238
239 = 2.10.2 - February 12th, 2025 =
240
241 * **Fix:** improved RTL language support
242 * **Fix:** links in PDF exports were not clickable
243 * **Fix:** average session duration calculation could be skewed in certain conditions
244 * **Fix:** tables in real-time report would update without reorder
245
246 = 2.10.1 - January 31st, 2025 =
247
248 * **Enhancement:** added Swedish translation
249 * **Fix:** resolved PHP warning about text domain being loaded too early
250
251 = 2.10.0 - January 29th, 2025 =
252
253 * **Feature:** added eCommerce tracking for Easy Digital Downloads
254 * **Feature:** added eCommerce tracking for Paid Memberships Pro
255 * **Feature:** added option to group the Clicks table by Link Pattern
256 * **Feature:** added option to track all external clicks
257 * **Feature:** added option to download a CSV with daily metrics from any report
258 * **Enhancement:** form tracking integrations added for SureForms and Kali Forms
259 * **Enhancement:** top link patterns and top form submissions added to the email report
260 * **Enhancement:** added new Reply To address setting for the email report
261 * **Enhancement:** added option for customizable footer text in the email report
262 * **Enhancement:** flipped the Real-time chart to read in the opposite direction
263 * **Enhancement:** click tracking works for video and audio blocks too
264 * **Enhancement:** added SMS as a protocol for click tracking
265 * **Enhancement:** added button to quickly block your own IP address
266 * **Enhancement:** added a REST API notice when it’s blocked by ASE Pro
267 * **Enhancement:** removed the old CSV export option in the settings menu
268 * **Fix:** Quick Stats were showing unfiltered results before report filters applied
269 * **Fix:** Top 10 lists in the real-time report were sorted by visitors instead of views
270 * **Fix:** WP HTML Mail plugin was breaking email report layout
271 * **Fix:** filter condition buttons no longer removing hyphens in URLs
272
273 = 2.9.7 - January 9th, 2025 =
274
275 * **Fix:** tracking for some virtual pages could cause an error
276 * **Fix:** support for de_DE_Formal locale
277
278 = 2.9.6 - December 30th, 2024 =
279
280 * **Fix:** resolved incompatibility with Complianz
281 * **Fix:** resolved incompatibility with AnalyticsWP
282 * **Fix:** resolved incompatibility with GiveWP
283 * **Fix:** very long URLs could trigger a fatal error
284 * **Fix:** deleting old data didn't include click data
285 * **Fix:** resolved scenario where clicks could go untracked
286 * **Fix:** eCommerce analytics correctly calculate orders with a negative total
287
288 = 2.9.5 - November 25th, 2024 =
289
290 * **Update:** added CIDR support for IP address blocking
291 * **Fix:** translation warning in WordPress 6.7
292
293 = 2.9.4 - November 12th, 2024 =
294
295 * **Update:** add epub support for click tracking
296 * **Fix:** invalid report columns could cause a PHP error
297
298 = 2.9.3 - November 7th, 2024 =
299
300 * **Fix:** updated click tracking to allow classes to be present on parent elements
301 * **Fix:** date picker now works for mobile devices
302
303 = 2.9.2 - November 5th, 2024 =
304
305 * **Fix:** move click tracking files into the plugin folder
306
307 = 2.9.1 - November 4th, 2024 =
308
309 * **Fix:** tracking script could trigger errors before database migration finished
310
311 = 2.9.0 - November 4th, 2024 =
312
313 * **Feature:** added click tracking to Independent Analytics Pro! You can now track clicks on any link on your website.
314 * **Update:** improved the accessibility of the date picker with better keyboard navigation and button labeling
315 * **Update:** added form tracking for Avada forms
316 * **Update:** you can now customize the email address the email report comes from
317 * **Update:** added a recommendation to watch the Getting Started tutorial for new users
318 * **Update:** added a recommendation to track logged-in visitors when using WooCommerce or SureCart
319 * **Update:** administrators are now ignored by default
320 * **Update:** updated the Analytics menu icon
321 * **Update:** now tracking link pages created by the ClickWhale plugin
322 * **Update:** added integration with WC Price Based on Country plugin to get correct currency for WooCommerce sales
323 * **Fix:** date picker months incorrect for users in the Rome timezone
324 * **Fix:** bug made it difficult to select only one day in the date picker
325 * **Fix:** mobile layout included extra horizontal space and scrolling
326 * **Fix:** cursor would glitch when hovering over a table sorting button
327 * **Fix:** chart was missing data if DST started in the visible range and using Cuban or Paraguay timezones
328 * **Fix:** links couldn’t be clicked in the PDF report
329 * **Fix:** error could be triggered if SureCart is installed and not yet connected to an account
330 * **Fix:** error notices were getting logged every time a 404 page was visited if SureCart was installed
331 * **Fix:** date of first recorded data wasn’t updating when old data is deleted via the automatic deletion feature
332
333 = 2.8.9 - October 29th, 2024 =
334
335 * **Fix:** Updated the "tested up to" value to 6.6.2
336
337 = 2.8.8 - October 1st, 2024 =
338
339 * **Fix:** eCommerce orders could be accounted for multiple times
340
341 = 2.8.7 - September 30th, 2024 =
342
343 * **Fix:** eCommerce orders could be accounted for multiple times
344
345 = 2.8.6 - September 12th, 2024 =
346
347 * **Fix:** Some data wasn't visible for the America/Santiago timezone
348
349 = 2.8.5 - September 9th, 2024 =
350
351 * **Fix:** Editing a comment could trigger an error in the admin panel for some sites
352
353 = 2.8.4 - September 6th, 2024 =
354
355 * **Fix:** Some email reports were sending with missing analytics
356
357 = 2.8.3 - September 5th, 2024 =
358
359 * **Fix:** Fix deprecation warning on some PHP versions
360
361 = 2.8.2 - September 4th, 2024 =
362
363 * **Fix:** Timezones were not reflected in parts of the date picker
364
365 = 2.8.1 - September 4th, 2024 =
366
367 * **Fix:** Some WooCommerce currencies were formatted incorrectly
368
369 = 2.8.0 - September 4th, 2024 =
370
371 * **Feature:** SureCart tracking added to Independent Analytics Pro!
372 * **Feature:** you can now select which WooCommerce order statuses you want to be counted in the analytics
373 * **Enhancement:** added new date picker with additional features
374 * **Enhancement:** made dashboard widget taller so it’s easier to read
375 * **Enhancement:** the automatic data deletion now tells you how many sessions will be deleted before activated
376 * **Enhancement:** renamed the “Net Sales” metric for WooCommerce to “Total Sales” to better describe what’s tracked
377 * **Enhancement:** reduced plugin size by 2MB
378 * **Enhancement:** added link to new Getting Started video tutorial in the Help & Support menu
379 * **Fix:** table columns and filters can’t be applied until the report is fully loaded
380 * **Fix:** Real-time analytics display was broken for RTL websites
381
382 = 2.7.3 - August 1st, 2024 =
383
384 * **Fix:** super admins were still limited to only viewing authored content in some situations
385
386 = 2.7.2 - July 30th, 2024 =
387
388 * **Fix:** super admins were limited to only viewing authored content
389
390 = 2.7.1 - July 29th, 2024 =
391
392 * **Fix:** some MariaDB instances don't support optimizer_switch customization
393
394 = 2.7.0 - July 25th, 2024 =
395
396 * **Feature:** added new option to delete data older than X days/years
397 * **Feature:** added new option to allow authors (non-admins) to see stats for only their own content
398 * **Feature:** added option to hide the view counter label
399 * **Feature:** added support for tracking custom forms via a new PHP hook
400 * **Update:** added form tracking integrations for the Bit Form, Forminator, and Hustle plugins
401 * **Update:** dark mode styles added for all modal windows and sub-menus
402 * **Update:** added Turkish & Vietnamese translations
403 * **Update:** updated copy to make it clear that IP addresses get ignored, not blocked
404 * **Update:** improved display of long column titles in the data table
405 * **Update:** improved display of numerous chart metrics like conversion rate and bounce rate
406 * **Fix:** filters were loading extremely slowly for some sites using MariaDB
407 * **Fix:** the chart was not saving “No comparison” if selected as the second metric
408 * **Fix:** the real-time analytics report was missing data in the widgets from sessions lasting longer than 5 minutes
409 * **Fix:** some English text was not marked for translation
410 * **Fix:** WooCommerce metrics in the chart always used the dollar sign instead of the store’s preferred currency
411
412 = 2.6.4 - July 17th, 2024 =
413
414 * **Fix:** WooCommerce statistics didn't show for multisite installations
415 * **Fix:** WooCommerce order tracking could fail under some circumstances
416
417 = 2.6.3 - July 10th, 2024 =
418
419 * **Fix:** Email report heading wasn't considering timezones
420 * **Fix:** Formidable Forms and MailOptin submissions going untracked
421
422 = 2.6.2 - July 2nd, 2024 =
423
424 * **Fix:** WooCommerce orders using the block checkout were not tracked
425 * **Fix:** Email report scheduling wasn't considering timezones
426
427 = 2.6.1 - July 1st, 2024 =
428
429 * **Fix:** Integers were being parsed as strings for some PHP configurations
430
431 = 2.6.0 - June 27th, 2024 =
432
433 * **Feature:** All metrics can now be displayed in the chart!
434 * **Feature:** Added Bricks Builder integration for form tracking
435 * **Feature:** Added ARForms integration for form tracking
436 * **Update:** View counter can use all the ranges available in the date picker (including the shortcode)
437 * **Update:** Improvements to session tracking accuracy
438 * **Update:** Added support for WPML Multi-currency
439 * **Update:** Updated IP-to-geolocation library
440 * **Fix:** Added compatibility with MySQL over SSL
441 * **Fix:** Monthly email reports could get sent a day earlier or late
442 * **Fix:** Message about WP Hardening blocking the REST API was showing even when the REST API wasn’t blocked
443 * **Fix:** Some English text wasn’t getting translated
444 * **Fix:** Error with Shield Security REST API check
445 * **Fix:** Error with WP Cerber REST API check
446 * **Fix:** Remove warning about Perfmatters REST API check
447 * **Fix:** Prevent SQL error triggered when updating large menus
448 * **Fix:** Fixed style conflict with WP Analytify affecting the dashboard widget
449 * **Fix:** Removed the “Views” column added to the Elementor Templates menu
450 * **Fix:** Calendar display was broken for RTL websites
451
452 = 2.5.1 - May 23rd, 2024 =
453
454 * **Fix:** Timezone comparisons were causing warnings in the logs
455
456 = 2.5.0 - May 21st, 2024 =
457
458 * **Feature:** Form tracking added to Independent Analytics Pro!
459 * **Feature:** Quick Stats can now be toggled on/off and saved
460 * **Feature:** Added option to change the date range in the view counter shortcode
461 * **Feature:** Added the Views column to custom post type menus too
462 * **Update:** Recognizing more WC order statuses as complete, such as “shipped” and “delivered”
463 * **Update:** Integrated with SearchIQ plugin to recognize its search queries
464 * **Update:** Changelog menu now says “New” in its notification instead of using a number
465 * **Update:** Unminified copies of all JS files are included to comply with OSS guidelines
466 * **Update:** Updated Freemius SDK to version 2.7.2
467 * **Fix:** Resolved conflict with the WP Activity Log plugin
468 * **Fix:** UI fixes for filters and save button
469 * **Fix:** Sorting the Views column in the Posts menu wasn’t working
470 * **Fix:** Renamed some elements to prevent conflicts with plugins loading Bootstrap.css
471 * **Fix:** Wildcards are recognized when checking if the current IP is blocked
472 * **Fix:** Timezone issue with Beirut could cause data to go missing from the chart
473 * **Fix:** Prevent error upon installation for sites with long DB prefixes
474
475 = 2.4.3 - April 25th, 2024 =
476
477 * **Fix:** WooCommerce sales could be overcounted for pages in the Pages report
478
479 = 2.4.2 - April 17th, 2024 =
480
481 * **Fix:** Custom post type menu bug
482 * **Fix:** Device data cache bug
483
484 = 2.4.1 - April 15th, 2024 =
485
486 * **Fix:** Custom post type menu bug
487 * **Fix:** Migration bug fix for 2.4.0
488
489 = 2.4.0 - April 15th, 2024 =
490
491 * **Feature:** Added a Views column to the Posts menu
492 * **Update:** 45% faster load times for analytics reports
493 * **Update:** For multi-site installs, the iawp-geo-db.mmdb file is now added to the parent site’s uploads folder only
494 * **Fix:** WooCommerce sales were overcounted for pages in the Pages report
495 * **Fix:** Prevent potential 500 errors from traffic spikes and post updates
496 * **Fix:** UI bug with notice from CookieYes plugin
497 * **Fix:** Prevent UI bugs from plugins that load a Twitter Bootstrap stylesheet everywhere
498 * **Fix:** Reworked device type caching mechanism to avoid false positives from security scanners
499 * **Fix:** Removed symfony/console/ folder to prevent false positives from security scanners
500
501 = 2.3.2 - April 1st, 2024 =
502
503 * **Fix:** Fixed an issue with average session duration being over-inflated
504 * **Fix:** Fixed max_connection error
505
506 = 2.3.1 - March 28th, 2024 =
507
508 * **Fix:** Fixed a conflict with the Age Gate plugin
509
510 = 2.3.0 - March 26th, 2024 =
511
512 * **Feature:** Created new Help & Support menu
513 * **Feature:** Created new Updates menu
514 * **Feature:** Added 6 more pre-defined date buttons: Last 60 Days, Last 90 Days, Last 3 Months, Last 6 Months, Last 12 Months, and All Time
515 * **Feature:** The Admin Bar stats now include "All Time" views
516 * **Feature:** Added four more custom color options to the email report
517 * **Feature:** Added option to make view counter private (logged-in visitors only)
518 * **Feature:** The view counter can now get stats for today, the last 30 days, this month, last month, or all time
519 * **Feature:** Added option to manually adjust the view counter count for individual pages
520 * **Update:** Removed every non-report page from the analytics sidebar
521 * **Update:** The /temp/ directory can now be defined using the IAWP_TEMP_DIR constant
522 * **Update:** Added an error message if missing database privileges are found
523 * **Update:** Added automatic tracking for PDF pages made with TNC FlipBook
524 * **Update:** Updated the IP address to geolocation MMDB file for more accurate location reporting
525 * **Update:** Added conflict detection when the REST API is blocked by Admin & Site Enhancements
526 * **Update:** Added icons for more browsers
527 * **Fix:** Fixed a fatal error with the Age Gate plugin
528 * **Fix:** Fixed a 500 server error that could occur when updating a taxonomy
529 * **Fix:** Increased timeout to prevent errors during data migrations and allow for more time for the analytics to load
530 * **Fix:** Filtering by category wasn't working for posts in multiple categories
531 * **Fix:** Fixed stylesheet conflict with WP Media Files Name Rename plugin
532 * **Fix:** POT file wasn't getting regenerated with each update
533 * **Fix:** Fixed IP blocking for IPv6 addresses and added wilcard support
534 * **Fix:** Updated BladeOne library to resolve conflict with WP Ultimo
535 * **Fix:** Preventing a fatal error when the database tables are deleted manually
536 * **Fix:** View counter stats fixed when shown for each posts in an archive page
537
538 = 2.2.1 - February 13th, 2024 =
539
540 * **Fix:** bug fix for 2.2.0
541
542 = 2.2.0 - February 7th, 2024 =
543
544 * **Feature:** Added PDF download button to toolbar
545 * **Feature:** Added WooCommerce sales columns to Pages report
546 * **Update:** UI layout style improvements
547 * **Update:** Added links to Settings and Campaign Builder in the menu sidebar
548 * **Update:** The WooCommerce Checkout Success page now shows up separately from the Checkout page
549 * **Update:** Added conflict detection for WP Hide plugin
550 * **Fix:** Added styling for RTL languages
551 * **Fix:** Fixed notice about undefined variable in WC order pages
552
553 = 2.1.6 - January 29th 2024 =
554
555 * **Fix:** bug fix for 2.1.0
556
557 = 2.1.5 - January 24th 2024 =
558
559 * **Fix:** bug fix for 2.1.0
560
561 = 2.1.4 - January 23rd, 2024 =
562
563 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
564
565 = 2.1.3 - January 18th, 2024 =
566
567 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
568
569 = 2.1.2 - January 18th, 2024 =
570
571 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
572
573 = 2.1.1 - January 18th, 2024 =
574
575 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
576
577 = 2.1.0 - January 17th, 2024 =
578
579 * **Feature:** Implemented a developer API for accessing analytics data on other pages
580 * **Feature:** Included new option to regenerate the visitor salt token every day for improved GDPR compliance
581 * **Update:** Made major optimizations to the database queries to speed up the analytics dashboard and fix crashes for high-traffic websites
582 * **Update:** Implemented performance optimization to speed up the REST API request on the front end
583 * **Update:** Traffic from Google Ads is now tracked separately from organic Google traffic in the Referrers menu, and Google Display Network domain is recognized
584 * **Update:** Added new update notification in the sidebar making it easy to keep up with changes to the plugin
585 * **Update:** Support added for the Aelia Currency Switcher plugin
586 * **Update:** Showing current IP address in the Block IP Address setting to make it easier to block your own IP
587 * **Update:** Added more tutorial links to the Settings menu
588 * **Update:** Updated Danish translation
589 * **Update:** Added Brazilian translation
590 * **Update:** Implemented REST API warnings for the WP Cerber and Shield Security plugins
591 * **Update:** Added a new PHP hook allowing devs to relocate the caching files created by IA (designed for Pantheon users in particular)
592 * **Fix:** There was an issue with the Views Per Session metric that sometimes caused minor miscalculations
593 * **Fix:** The date picker is now scrollable if it doesn’t fit in the vertical height of the window
594 * **Fix:** PHP notices on the update process page are resolved
595 * **Fix:** Comments column included all comments, not just approved comments
596 * **Fix:** Publication date picker in the filters was broken for many date formats
597 * **Fix:** Stylesheet was mistakenly affecting the WP admin background color on other pages
598 * **Fix:** URLs in the Pages report were broken for Arabic and other languages
599
600 = 2.0.1 - November 16th, 2023 =
601
602 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.0.0
603
604 = 2.0.0 - November 15th, 2023 =
605
606 * **Feature:** Saved Reports + New UI! Create a suite of custom reports to help you monitor the most important metrics for your website. Revisit your favorite reports without needing to select filters and other settings repeatedly.
607 * **Feature:** Choose a default report to navigate to when visiting the analytics dashboard
608 * **Feature:** Export and import your custom reports to replicate them quickly on multiple websites
609 * **Feature:** Added new option to hide the Dashboard Widget from the main WP admin page
610 * **Update:** Data table now uses horizontal scrolling when space is limited
611 * **Update:** Added option to reset analytics to zero without disrupting other settings
612 * **Fix:** Moved contents of /iawp/ folder from /uploads/ into the plugin
613 * **Fix:** Added an option to delete + deactivate the plugin, so it can be removed without leaving DB tables behind
614
615 = 1.30.1 - September 26th, 2023 =
616
617 * **Fix:** incorrect WooCommerce stats in the data table
618
619 = 1.30 - September 18th, 2023 =
620
621 * **Feature:** find your top landing pages with the new Entrances, Exits, and Exit Rate columns
622 * **Feature:** new CSV export button lets you export data from any report
623 * **Fix:** devices that aren’t identified caused lots of warnings in the error log
624 * **Fix:** various dark mode style fixes
625
626 = 1.29 - September 5th, 2023 =
627
628 * **Feature:** added Device report! It includes the device types, browsers, and OSes your visitors are using.
629 * **Fix:** view counter was missing number formatting
630 * **Fix:** various mobile style enhancements
631 * **Fix:** added error message for sites missing PDO extension and prevents crashing
632
633 = 1.28.3 - August 24th, 2023 =
634
635 * **Fix:** real-time and hourly data incorrect for sites with a non-UTC MySQL timezone
636
637 = 1.28.2 - August 18th, 2023 =
638
639 * **Update:** increased minimum WP version from 5.5 to 5.9
640 * **Update:** increased minimum PHP version from 7.3.29 to 7.3.33
641
642 = 1.28.1 - August 14th, 2023 =
643
644 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.28.0
645
646 = 1.28.0 - August 14th, 2023 =
647
648 * **Update:** optimized database to reduce storage space by 25% or more
649 * **Update:** filter button text is now relevant to each report
650 * **Update:** added notice if the REST API is blocked by the NinjaFirewall plugin
651 * **Fix:** filtering on the Geographic menu could lead to under-reported values in the Quick Stats
652 * **Fix:** the ip-to-geolocation database didn't download for some websites
653 * **Fix:** the chart interval wasn't staying the same when navigating between reports
654 * **Fix:** the table layout would break if the columns were edited before the table finished loading
655 * **Fix:** numbers in the data table could break into two lines on small screens
656 * **Fix:** various styles fixes for Dark Mode
657
658 = 1.27.0 - August 2nd, 2023 =
659
660 * **Feature:** the monthly email report in the Pro version is now an HTML email instead of an attached PDF
661 * **Fix:** fixed formatting error notice with PHP 8
662
663 = 1.26.0 - July 12th, 2023 =
664
665 * **Feature:** added intervals to the chart, so you can now see hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly data
666 * **Update:** Quick Stats now only truncate values that ar 100K or greater
667 * **Update:** the Views Per Session metric now shows 2 decimal places in the Quick Stats
668 * **Update:** white-labeling the dashboard also removes branding from the browser tab
669 * **Update:** the "This Year" date range now ends on today, rather than Dec 31st
670 * **Update:** formatted the stats in the Geographic map country stats
671 * **Fix:** filtering or sorting by bounce rate could cause the dashboard to stall
672 * **Fix:** filtering by a city or subdivision caused the map chart to go empty
673 * **Fix:** filtering by landing page in the Campaigns menu produced inaccurate results
674 * **Fix:** the column select modal is now scrollable if it's too tall to fit on the screen
675 * **Fix:** erroneous text output in the front-end source code
676
677 = 1.25.1 - July 5th, 2023 =
678
679 * **Fix:** bug fixes
680
681 = 1.25.0 - June 21st, 2023 =
682
683 * **Feature:** added Views Per Session metric
684 * **Feature:** Geographic menu is now grouped by country by default and can be toggled between country and city
685 * **Update:** added placeholder to Session Duration filter to clarify that it uses total seconds
686 * **Fix:** fixed error that could prevent initial installation from succeeding on older MySQL versions
687
688 = 1.24.1 - June 6th, 2023 =
689
690 * **Fix:** show correct color for quick stats growth
691
692 = 1.24.0 - June 6th, 2023 =
693
694 * **Feature:** added Bounce Rate!
695 * **Feature:** added stats to the Admin Bar on both the front end and post editor.
696 * **Update:** removed popup that asks for feedback when deactivating IA
697 * **Update:** abbreviating large numbers in the Quick Stats
698 * **Update:** Sessions table column hidden by default
699 * **Update:** settings page styles nicer for dark mode
700 * **Fix:** translations from wp.org were not matching the text domain in IA
701 * **Fix:** added missing i18n for the chart
702 * **Fix:** filter wouldn't apply if entered before table finished loading
703
704 = 1.23.1 - May 24th, 2023 =
705
706 * **Update:** performance improvement for dashboard speed
707 * **Fix:** data table not styled properly for dark mode
708
709 = 1.23.0 - May 23rd, 2023 =
710
711 * **Feature:** added two new metrics: Session Duration & View Duration!
712 * **Update:** style updates to Quick Stats that make filtered data easier to read
713 * **Fix:** incorrect URL displaying for articles translated with WPML
714 * **Fix:** compatibility fixes for plugins adversely affecting IA's dashboard
715 * **Fix:** scroll-to-top arrow wasn't working on Learn menu
716
717 = 1.22.1 - May 5th, 2023 =
718
719 * **Fix:** table rendering bug fix for 1.22.0
720
721 = 1.22.0 - May 4th, 2023 =
722
723 * **Feature:** the analytics dashboard is now mobile-friendly and accessible at all screen sizes
724 * **Fix:** REST API warning message showing too often due to false positives
725 * **Fix:** view counter icon not showing for logged-out visitors
726 * **Fix:** hidden columns reappeared after refreshing the page
727 * **Fix:** the update notice sometimes persisted due to aggressive caching
728 * **Fix:** a second session was recorded if a visitor refreshed the page on their first page view
729
730 = 1.21.0 - April 17th, 2023 =
731
732 * **Update:** major performance improvements for the Referrers menu
733 * **Update:** Google Docs added as a recognized referrer
734
735 = 1.20.0 - March 30th, 2023 =
736
737 * **Feature:** added new Comments column to Pages dashboard
738 * **Fix:** some text not marked for translation properly
739 * **Update:** removed decimal places from Visitors Growth and Views Growth to improve readability
740
741 = 1.19.1 - March 13th, 2023 =
742
743 * **Fix:** views counter was not showing view count for WordPress sites using a custom table prefix
744 * **Fix:** reposition sessions column to show after views column
745
746 = 1.19.0 - March 13th, 2023 =
747
748 * **Feature:** added the new Sessions metric
749 * **Update:** updated geolocation database for improved accuracy
750 * **Fix:** the REST API notice was showing for private sites even if the API wasn't blocked
751 * **Fix:** support for Polylang added so the view counter label can be translated to multiple languages
752
753 = 1.18 - March 1st, 2023 =
754
755 * **PRO feature:** 3 new WooCommerce metrics: conversion rate, earnings per visitor, average order volume
756 * **PRO feature:** added WooCommerce orders and sales to the quick stats and graphs
757 * **Update:** added integration for Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode by Colorlib
758 * **Update:** updated Danish translation
759 * **PRO fix:** Top Ten section in PDF report sorting by visitors but showing views
760 * **Fix:** view counter shortcode wasn't working on archives (categories, tags, etc.)
761
762 = 1.17.4 - February 20th, 2023 =
763
764 * **Fix:** filtering geographic data didn't also filter the map
765 * **Fix:** geographic map wasn't rendering for some hosting
766 * **Fix:** database connections failed without a defined character set
767 * **Fix:** fixed an issue that caused the "Delete all data" button to fail
768
769 = 1.17.3 - February 14th, 2023 =
770
771 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
772
773 = 1.17.2 - February 14th, 2023 =
774
775 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
776
777 = 1.17.1 - January 31th, 2023 =
778
779 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
780
781 = 1.17 - January 30th, 2023 =
782
783 * **Pro Feature:** Woocommerce integration: see how much revenue you're earning from each traffic source, geolocation, and campaign
784 * **Pro Feature:** Email reports: schedule an automated monthly email with a performance review of the site
785 * **Feature:** Ignore user by role: track logged-in subscribers while ignoring admins, editors, and other user roles
786 * **Update:** PDF Viewer plugin integration: views on PDFs are now recorded
787 * **Fix:** numerous compatibility improvements for a wider range of hosting environments
788 * **Fix:** the first click on the "Visitors" column would sort in the same direction
789 * **Fix:** added warning for the All In One Intranet plugin blocking the REST API
790
791 = 1.16 - December 12th, 2022 =
792
793 * **Update:** the table is now sorted by Visitors by default instead of Views
794 * **Update:** Views Growth & Visitors Growth are both hidden by default and can be displayed via the Edit Columns button
795 * **Update:** a notice was added to remind users to clear their cache after activating Independent Analytics
796 * **Update:** a notice was added to let users know when the REST API is blocked because this prevents Independent Analytics from tracking data
797 * **Update:** updated the Danish translation
798 * **Fix:** the starting day of the week setting wasn't saving
799 * **Fix:** the table layout was broken when more than 8 columns were displayed at once
800 * **Fix:** the date picker wasn't showing up when filtering pages by publication date
801
802 **Changelog truncated here due to 50,000 character limit.**