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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: 5.9
6 Tested up to: 6.4.3
7 Requires PHP: 7.3.33
8 Stable tag: 2.2.0
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 * Device report with device types, browsers, and OS
27 * Virtually zero performance impact
28 * GDPR compliant
29
30 > **PRO version now available**
31 > **[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.
32
33 **Beautiful & Customizable Dashboard**
34
35 Independent Analytics adds a full-featured analytics dashboard into your WP admin. The analytics dashboard shows you:
36
37 * **Quick Stats** show you the total views & visitors
38 * **Visual Chart** shows you traffic for each day
39 * **Data Table** includes every page that's received a visit
40
41 You can also sort and filter your data by any column, such as the page type, author, publication date, title, and more.
42
43 **The ONLY analytics tool with full WordPress integration**
44
45 Independent Analytics is different from Google Analytics and other analytics WordPress plugins.
46
47 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.
48
49 We call it a [page-based analytics tool](https://independentwp.com/knowledgebase/common-questions/page-based-analytics/).
50
51 **No more copy & pasting tracking codes**
52
53 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.
54
55 **GDPR Compliant**
56
57 Independent Analytics is GDPR compliant out-of-box. Here's what makes it privacy-friendly:
58
59 * Does not use cookies
60 * Does not store personally identifiable information
61 * Data is created and stored entirely on your server
62
63 Since Independent Analytics uses cookie-less tracking, you don't need to add a cookie popup to your site.
64
65 **Top traffic sources**
66
67 Find out where your site visitors are coming from with the Referrer report. It shows you:
68
69 * Every website that sent you a visitor
70 * Automatic detection for popular search engines and social sites
71 * Filter and sort referrers however you want.
72
73 Using the traffic analytics, you'll quickly figure out which marketing tactics are working and which ones aren't.
74
75 **Geolocation report**
76
77 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:
78
79 * Continent
80 * Country
81 * Subdivision/Region
82 * City
83
84 Like other reports, you can set a custom date range, sort, and filter the results.
85
86 **Data portability**
87
88 As an analytics WordPress plugin, your data is collected and stored entirely on your servers. This means you can:
89
90 * Backup your analytics every time you backup your site
91 * Transfer your analytics to any domain
92 * Export your data to CSV whenever you want
93
94 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.
95
96 **Who's it for?**
97
98 Independent Analytics is easy enough for a total beginner to use while still offering tools for deep data analysis for any WordPress website.
99
100 * **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.
101 * **eCommerce stores:** track views and visitors for your WooCommerce products and find out which countries visit your site the most.
102 * **News sites:** get same-day statistics for all your posts and filter by author to find your most successful writers.
103 * **Startups:** start tracking your visits right away and find out which early marketing tactics are driving results.
104
105 **All Features**
106
107 Our WordPress statistics plugin is more robust than a simple hit counter and includes all of the following features:
108
109 * Simple analytics dashboard
110 * Views and Visitors metrics
111 * Filter your analytics by page type
112 * Instantly sort the data table
113 * Pick custom date ranges
114 * One-click pre-defined date ranges
115 * Dashboard widget for quick referencing
116 * Daily site views tracking
117 * Referrer tracking & report
118 * Device types and browsers
119 * Ignore views from logged-in users
120 * Ignore views from specific user roles
121 * See searches on your site
122 * Find 404 errors you missed
123 * Beautiful data charts
124 * Site stats for views & view growth
125 * Responsive toolbar
126 * CSV export for views and referrers
127 * GDPR-compliant web stats
128 * No cookies
129 * Track visitors in WordPress
130 * Public post view counter
131 * Lightning fast tracking code
132 * Fully internationalized and ready for translation
133 * Custom calendar starting day and localized date formatting
134 * Blog analytics
135 * Dark mode
136 * IP blocking
137 * User role permission management
138 * Views & Visitor growth over time
139
140 **Do even more with Independent Analytics PRO**
141
142 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.
143
144
145 == Installation ==
146
147 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.
148
149 To install with the zip file downloaded from this page:
150
151 1. Login to your WordPress dashboard
152 2. Visit the **Plugins > Add New** menu
153 3. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top
154 4. In the upload form that appears, click the **Choose file** button and select the **independent-analytics.zip** file you downloaded here
155 5. Click the **Install Now** button
156 6. Once the page reloads, click the blue **Activate** link
157
158 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
159
160 = Does this use Google Analytics? =
161 No, Independent Analytics is an alternative to Google Analytics.
162
163 = Can I use Independent Analytics and Google Analytics at the same time? =
164 Yes, you can run them both simultaneously without any issues or errors.
165
166 = Will it slow down my site? =
167 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.
168
169 = Does tracking start right away? =
170 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.
171
172 = What metrics does it track? =
173 It tracks Views, Visitors, Referrers, and the approximate location of your visitors.
174
175 = Do I need to use a cookie popup with it? =
176 No, Independent Analytics does not use cookies.
177
178 = Is there a tracking code? =
179 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.
180
181 = Does it work if I use Matomo? =
182 Yes, Independent Analytics will run smoothly and won't create any errors even if you're already using Matomo or any other analytics plugin.
183
184 = Are bot visits counted? =
185 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.
186
187 == Screenshots ==
188 1. The analytics dashboard
189 2. See page titles and types instead of just URLs
190 3. Find your top traffic sources
191 4. Geographic menu with world map chart
192 5. Switch to Dark Mode
193 6. See the device types, browsers, and OSes your visitors are using
194
195 == Changelog ==
196
197 = 2.2.0 - February 7th, 2024 =
198
199 * **Feature:** Added PDF download button to toolbar
200 * **Feature:** Added WooCommerce sales columns to Pages report
201 * **Update:** UI layout style improvements
202 * **Update:** Added links to Settings and Campaign Builder in the menu sidebar
203 * **Update:** The WooCommerce Checkout Success page now shows up separately from the Checkout page
204 * **Update:** Added conflict detection for WP Hide plugin
205 * **Fix:** Added styling for RTL languages
206 * **Fix:** Fixed notice about undefined variable in WC order pages
207
208 = 2.1.6 - January 29th 2024 =
209
210 * **Fix:** bug fix for 2.1.0
211
212 = 2.1.5 - January 24th 2024 =
213
214 * **Fix:** bug fix for 2.1.0
215
216 = 2.1.4 - January 23rd, 2024 =
217
218 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
219
220 = 2.1.3 - January 18th, 2024 =
221
222 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
223
224 = 2.1.2 - January 18th, 2024 =
225
226 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
227
228 = 2.1.1 - January 18th, 2024 =
229
230 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.1.0
231
232 = 2.1.0 - January 17th, 2024 =
233
234 * **Feature:** Implemented a developer API for accessing analytics data on other pages
235
236 * **Feature:** Included new option to regenerate the visitor salt token every day for improved GDPR compliance
237 * **Update:** Made major optimizations to the database queries to speed up the analytics dashboard and fix crashes for high-traffic websites
238 * **Update:** Implemented performance optimization to speed up the REST API request on the front end
239 * **Update:** Traffic from Google Ads is now tracked separately from organic Google traffic in the Referrers menu, and Google Display Network domain is recognized
240 * **Update:** Added new update notification in the sidebar making it easy to keep up with changes to the plugin
241 * **Update:** Support added for the Aelia Currency Switcher plugin
242 * **Update:** Showing current IP address in the Block IP Address setting to make it easier to block your own IP
243 * **Update:** Added more tutorial links to the Settings menu
244 * **Update:** Updated Danish translation
245 * **Update:** Added Brazilian translation
246 * **Update:** Implemented REST API warnings for the WP Cerber and Shield Security plugins
247 * **Update:** Added a new PHP hook allowing devs to relocate the caching files created by IA (designed for Pantheon users in particular)
248 * **Fix:** There was an issue with the Views Per Session metric that sometimes caused minor miscalculations
249 * **Fix:** The date picker is now scrollable if it doesn’t fit in the vertical height of the window
250 * **Fix:** PHP notices on the update process page are resolved
251 * **Fix:** Comments column included all comments, not just approved comments
252 * **Fix:** Publication date picker in the filters was broken for many date formats
253 * **Fix:** Stylesheet was mistakenly affecting the WP admin background color on other pages
254 * **Fix:** URLs in the Pages report were broken for Arabic and other languages
255
256 = 2.0.1 - November 16th, 2023 =
257
258 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 2.0.0
259
260 = 2.0.0 - November 15th, 2023 =
261
262 * **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.
263 * **Feature:** Choose a default report to navigate to when visiting the analytics dashboard
264 * **Feature:** Export and import your custom reports to replicate them quickly on multiple websites
265 * **Feature:** Added new option to hide the Dashboard Widget from the main WP admin page
266 * **Update:** Data table now uses horizontal scrolling when space is limited
267 * **Update:** Added option to reset analytics to zero without disrupting other settings
268
269 * **Fix:** Moved contents of /iawp/ folder from /uploads/ into the plugin
270 * **Fix:** Added an option to delete + deactivate the plugin, so it can be removed without leaving DB tables behind
271
272 = 1.30.1 - September 26th, 2023 =
273
274 * **Fix:** incorrect WooCommerce stats in the data table
275
276 = 1.30 - September 18th, 2023 =
277
278 * **Feature:** find your top landing pages with the new Entrances, Exits, and Exit Rate columns
279 * **Feature:** new CSV export button lets you export data from any report
280 * **Fix:** devices that aren’t identified caused lots of warnings in the error log
281 * **Fix:** various dark mode style fixes
282
283
284 = 1.29 - September 5th, 2023 =
285
286 * **Feature:** added Device report! It includes the device types, browsers, and OSes your visitors are using.
287
288 * **Fix:** view counter was missing number formatting
289 * **Fix:** various mobile style enhancements
290 * **Fix:** added error message for sites missing PDO extension and prevents crashing
291
292 = 1.28.3 - August 24th, 2023 =
293
294 * **Fix:** real-time and hourly data incorrect for sites with a non-UTC MySQL timezone
295
296 = 1.28.2 - August 18th, 2023 =
297
298 * **Update:** increased minimum WP version from 5.5 to 5.9
299 * **Update:** increased minimum PHP version from 7.3.29 to 7.3.33
300
301 = 1.28.1 - August 14th, 2023 =
302
303 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.28.0
304
305 = 1.28.0 - August 14th, 2023 =
306
307
308 * **Update:** optimized database to reduce storage space by 25% or more
309 * **Update:** filter button text is now relevant to each report
310 * **Update:** added notice if the REST API is blocked by the NinjaFirewall plugin
311 * **Fix:** filtering on the Geographic menu could lead to under-reported values in the Quick Stats
312 * **Fix:** the ip-to-geolocation database didn't download for some websites
313 * **Fix:** the chart interval wasn't staying the same when navigating between reports
314 * **Fix:** the table layout would break if the columns were edited before the table finished loading
315
316 * **Fix:** numbers in the data table could break into two lines on small screens
317 * **Fix:** various styles fixes for Dark Mode
318
319 = 1.27.0 - August 2nd, 2023 =
320
321 * **Feature:** the monthly email report in the Pro version is now an HTML email instead of an attached PDF
322 * **Fix:** fixed formatting error notice with PHP 8
323
324 = 1.26.0 - July 12th, 2023 =
325
326 * **Feature:** added intervals to the chart, so you can now see hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly data
327 * **Update:** Quick Stats now only truncate values that ar 100K or greater
328 * **Update:** the Views Per Session metric now shows 2 decimal places in the Quick Stats
329 * **Update:** white-labeling the dashboard also removes branding from the browser tab
330 * **Update:** the "This Year" date range now ends on today, rather than Dec 31st
331 * **Update:** formatted the stats in the Geographic map country stats
332 * **Fix:** filtering or sorting by bounce rate could cause the dashboard to stall
333 * **Fix:** filtering by a city or subdivision caused the map chart to go empty
334 * **Fix:** filtering by landing page in the Campaigns menu produced inaccurate results
335 * **Fix:** the column select modal is now scrollable if it's too tall to fit on the screen
336 * **Fix:** erroneous text output in the front-end source code
337
338 = 1.25.1 - July 5th, 2023 =
339
340 * **Fix:** bug fixes
341
342 = 1.25.0 - June 21st, 2023 =
343
344 * **Feature:** added Views Per Session metric
345 * **Feature:** Geographic menu is now grouped by country by default and can be toggled between country and city
346 * **Update:** added placeholder to Session Duration filter to clarify that it uses total seconds
347 * **Fix:** fixed error that could prevent initial installation from succeeding on older MySQL versions
348
349 = 1.24.1 - June 6th, 2023 =
350
351 * **Fix:** show correct color for quick stats growth
352
353 = 1.24.0 - June 6th, 2023 =
354
355 * **Feature:** added Bounce Rate!
356 * **Feature:** added stats to the Admin Bar on both the front end and post editor.
357 * **Update:** removed popup that asks for feedback when deactivating IA
358 * **Update:** abbreviating large numbers in the Quick Stats
359 * **Update:** Sessions table column hidden by default
360
361 * **Update:** settings page styles nicer for dark mode
362 * **Fix:** translations from wp.org were not matching the text domain in IA
363 * **Fix:** added missing i18n for the chart
364 * **Fix:** filter wouldn't apply if entered before table finished loading
365
366 = 1.23.1 - May 24th, 2023 =
367
368 * **Update:** performance improvement for dashboard speed
369 * **Fix:** data table not styled properly for dark mode
370
371 = 1.23.0 - May 23rd, 2023 =
372
373 * **Feature:** added two new metrics: Session Duration & View Duration!
374 * **Update:** style updates to Quick Stats that make filtered data easier to read
375
376 * **Fix:** incorrect URL displaying for articles translated with WPML
377 * **Fix:** compatibility fixes for plugins adversely affecting IA's dashboard
378 * **Fix:** scroll-to-top arrow wasn't working on Learn menu
379
380 = 1.22.1 - May 5th, 2023 =
381
382 * **Fix:** table rendering bug fix for 1.22.0
383
384 = 1.22.0 - May 4th, 2023 =
385
386 * **Feature:** the analytics dashboard is now mobile-friendly and accessible at all screen sizes
387 * **Fix:** REST API warning message showing too often due to false positives
388 * **Fix:** view counter icon not showing for logged-out visitors
389 * **Fix:** hidden columns reappeared after refreshing the page
390 * **Fix:** the update notice sometimes persisted due to aggressive caching
391 * **Fix:** a second session was recorded if a visitor refreshed the page on their first page view
392
393
394 = 1.21.0 - April 17th, 2023 =
395
396 * **Update:** major performance improvements for the Referrers menu
397 * **Update:** Google Docs added as a recognized referrer
398
399
400 = 1.20.0 - March 30th, 2023 =
401
402 * **Feature:** added new Comments column to Pages dashboard
403 * **Fix:** some text not marked for translation properly
404 * **Update:** removed decimal places from Visitors Growth and Views Growth to improve readability
405
406
407 = 1.19.1 - March 13th, 2023 =
408
409 * **Fix:** views counter was not showing view count for WordPress sites using a custom table prefix
410 * **Fix:** reposition sessions column to show after views column
411
412 = 1.19.0 - March 13th, 2023 =
413
414 * **Feature:** added the new Sessions metric
415 * **Update:** updated geolocation database for improved accuracy
416 * **Fix:** the REST API notice was showing for private sites even if the API wasn't blocked
417 * **Fix:** support for Polylang added so the view counter label can be translated to multiple languages
418
419
420 = 1.18 - March 1st, 2023 =
421
422 * **PRO feature:** 3 new WooCommerce metrics: conversion rate, earnings per visitor, average order volume
423 * **PRO feature:** added WooCommerce orders and sales to the quick stats and graphs
424 * **Update:** added integration for Coming Soon & Maintenance Mode by Colorlib
425 * **Update:** updated Danish translation
426 * **PRO fix:** Top Ten section in PDF report sorting by visitors but showing views
427 * **Fix:** view counter shortcode wasn't working on archives (categories, tags, etc.)
428
429 = 1.17.4 - February 20th, 2023 =
430
431 * **Fix:** filtering geographic data didn't also filter the map
432 * **Fix:** geographic map wasn't rendering for some hosting
433 * **Fix:** database connections failed without a defined character set
434 * **Fix:** fixed an issue that caused the "Delete all data" button to fail
435
436 = 1.17.3 - February 14th, 2023 =
437
438 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
439
440 = 1.17.2 - February 14th, 2023 =
441
442 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
443
444 = 1.17.1 - January 31th, 2023 =
445
446 * **Fix:** migration bug fix for 1.17
447
448 = 1.17 - January 30th, 2023 =
449
450 * **Pro Feature:** Woocommerce integration: see how much revenue you're earning from each traffic source, geolocation, and campaign
451 * **Pro Feature:** Email reports: schedule an automated monthly email with a performance review of the site
452 * **Feature:** Ignore user by role: track logged-in subscribers while ignoring admins, editors, and other user roles
453 * **Update:** PDF Viewer plugin integration: views on PDFs are now recorded
454 * **Fix:** numerous compatibility improvements for a wider range of hosting environments
455 * **Fix:** the first click on the "Visitors" column would sort in the same direction
456 * **Fix:** added warning for the All In One Intranet plugin blocking the REST API
457
458 = 1.16 - December 12th, 2022 =
459
460 * **Update:** the table is now sorted by Visitors by default instead of Views
461 * **Update:** Views Growth & Visitors Growth are both hidden by default and can be displayed via the Edit Columns button
462 * **Update:** a notice was added to remind users to clear their cache after activating Independent Analytics
463 * **Update:** a notice was added to let users know when the REST API is blocked because this prevents Independent Analytics from tracking data
464 * **Update:** updated the Danish translation
465 * **Fix:** the starting day of the week setting wasn't saving
466 * **Fix:** the table layout was broken when more than 8 columns were displayed at once
467 * **Fix:** the date picker wasn't showing up when filtering pages by publication date
468
469 = 1.15 - November 22nd, 2022 =
470
471 * **Feature:** Real-time analytics added to Independent Analytics PRO
472 * **Feature:** Views Growth and Visitors Growth columns added
473 * **Feature:** added option to white-label the analytics page for non-admin users
474 * **Feature:** support for wildcard addresses added to IP blocking
475 * **Update:** recognizing more referrers by name, such as Brave search
476 * **Fix:** data table wasn't loading for sites that don't have the intl PHP module installed
477 * **Fix:** geodata chart had incorrect data after applying a filter
478 * **Fix:** calendar previous month button could be clicked even when the calendar was closed
479
480 = 1.14 - November 1st, 2022 =
481
482 * **Update:** added percentage of total views visitors to each table row
483 * **Update:** added Dutch translation
484 * **Fix:** initial sorting incorrect for some environments
485
486 = 1.13 - October 27th, 2022 =
487
488 * **Feature:** Report URLs - you can now copy the dashboard URL to reuse the same settings later (saves the filters, columns, date, and sorting)
489 * **Feature:** IP blocking - block any IP address from being recorded in your analytics
490 * **Feature:** User permissions - allow other user roles on your site to view the analytics
491 * **Update:** the date range you select now persists between reports
492 * **Update:** more social media and search engine sites are recognized in the Referrer dashboard
493 * **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
494 * **Fix:** layout issue with the PDF Poster plugin
495 * **Fix:** view counter not showing on all custom post types
496 * **Fix:** fatal PHP error on WordPress versions prior to 5.9
497
498 = 1.12 - September 28th, 2022 =
499
500 * **Update:** Independent Analytics Pro now available!
501
502 * **Update:** improved caching for even faster dashboard performance
503
504 = 1.11 - September 6th, 2022 =
505
506 * **Update:** huge performance improvement for the analytics Dashboard
507 * **Update:** added pagination to the data table
508
509 = 1.10.1 - August 31st, 2022 =
510
511 * **Fix:** compatibility fix for the dashboard widget and WPForms plugin
512
513 = 1.10 - August 29th, 2022 =
514
515 * **Feature:** added dashboard widget with quick stats and views chart
516 * **Feature:** added view counter to display your page/post views on the front-end of your site
517 * **Feature:** added new Learn menu with search bar and links to tutorials
518
519 = 1.9 - August 15th, 2022 =
520
521 * **Feature:** Geo data added! Find out where your visitors are coming from in the new Geographic dashboard.
522 * **Fix:** visitors weren't counted properly for some hosts like Rocket.net due to the use of Cloudflare Enterprise
523 * **Fix:** extremely long search qeuries from users could affect the data table's formatting
524
525 = 1.8 - July 20th, 2022 =
526
527 * **Update:** added Scroll to Top arrow to make navigating large tables easier
528 * **Update:** back-end improvements to data integrity and performance
529 * **Update:** added migration system to make updates from older versions smoother
530 * **Fix:** views weren't tracked if WP was installed in a subdirectory
531
532 = 1.7 - June 29th, 2022 =
533
534 * **Update:** added the day of week to the tooltip that shows when hovering over a day in the chart
535 * **Fix:** added Visitors to the Referrers CSV export
536 * **Fix:** sorting for Visitors now working as expected
537
538 = 1.6 - June 28th, 2022 =
539
540 * **Feature:** Visitors are now tracked in addition to Views
541 * **Update:** UI style and layout improvements
542 * **Update:** Removed the site's domain from the URL in the table, so only the slug shows (ex. /blog/post-title/)
543 * **Update:** the Views & Referrers report can both be filtered by Visitor counts
544 * **Update:** when filtering, you can see your unfiltered Visitor & View totals next to your filtered totals
545 * **Update:** added a button to review the plugin in the header (please leave us a rating if you like Independent Analytics!)
546
547 = 1.5 - June 14th, 2022 =
548
549 * **Update:** added more one-click date ranges to date picker
550 * **Update:** added option in Settings to delete all data
551 * **Update:** added Analytics Dashboard link in the Plugins page
552 * **Fix:** no longer tracking views for post previews
553 * **Fix:** added placeholder text for pages missing a title
554 * **Fix:** displaying correct date format in CSV exports
555 * **Fix:** data displayed in the dashboard didn't recognize the local timezone
556
557 = 1.4 - June 3rd, 2022 =
558
559 * Feature: added new Post Category column
560 * Update: styled Freemius optin form
561 * Fix: filter reset button not visually disabled when unusable
562 * Fix: conflict with SG Security plugin
563 * FIx: conflict with plugins using Twig
564
565 = 1.3 - May 31st, 2022 =
566
567 * Feature: Added option to change starting date
568 * Update: Add support for PHP 8