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1	=== Simple Analytics ===
2
3	Contributors: simpleanalytics
4	Donate link: https://simpleanalytics.com
5	Tags: privacy-first, privacy-friendly, free analytics, website analytics, simple analytics, analytics, statistics, website traffic, traffic monitoring
6	Requires at least: 7.0.6
7	Tested up to: 7.1.3
8	Requires PHP: 7.4.0
9	Stable tag: 1.113
10	License: GPLv2 or later
11	License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
12
13	Simple, free, and privacy-friendly website analytics
14
15	https://vimeo.com/1033359807/dde00e7f39
16
17	== Description ==
18
19	Simple Analytics gives you the analytics you need without invading the privacy of your users, with a clean interface and simple integration.
20
21	1. Privacy-friendly by design: Simple Analytics is built with privacy in mind. Get the insights you need while respecting your users’ privacy.
22	2. Simple interface: Google Analytics is a monstrosity of custom dashboards and features. At Simple Analytics, we provide the insights you need in a clear and straightforward interface.
23	3. No cookiebanner required. Simple Analytics does not use cookies or any other identifiers, meaning you don’t need to add an annoying cookiebanner to your website. You can use Simple Analytics without the need for consent.
24	4. GDPR-compliant. Simple Analytics is GDPR-compliant and out-of-the-box since we don’t collect, store, or process personally identifiable information.
25	5. Easy integration. Simple Analytics is easy to install. You can use our WordPress plugin to get started right away. It’s also possible to import your historical Google Analytics traffic so you don’t lose any data switching to Simple Analytics.
26	6. It’s free. Simple Analytics has a free option to get started. There is a 14-day free trial to explore our paid features. However, you can use Simple Analytics for free forever if you like.
27
28	Check our [live demo](https://dashboard.simpleanalytics.com/simpleanalytics.com)
29
30	Simple Analytics is entirely self-funded and proudly supported by our 18500+ users. We don't sell your data, we don't do ads, and we don't have investors that tell us what to do. We're here to build a product that you love.
31
32	Use it for free as long as you need, or if you're happy, consider one of our paid options for more features and more data history.
33
34	== Features ==
35
36	Events
37	- Event Tracking: Monitor specific user interactions that are not captured by standard page views, such as button clicks, form submissions, or video plays.
38
39	![The Events Explorer](https://assets.simpleanalytics.com/plugins/wordpress/event-explorer.png)
40
41	Goals
42	- Goal Tracking: Set specific goals to monitor user interactions on your website, such as conversions or engagement metrics.
43	- Goal Cards: Visual representations of your goals that allow for quick performance assessments.
44	- Custom Filters: Create filters to refine the data associated with each goal, making it easier to analyze specific user behaviors.
45
46	![Goals dashboard](https://assets.simpleanalytics.com/plugins/wordpress/goals.png)
47
48	Ai Analytics
49	- Chat with your analytics to generate custom insights and dashboards.
50
51	https://vimeo.com/1033359881/7e93b527ab
52
53	Custom Views
54	- Permanent Filters: Establish permanent filters on your dashboard to focus on specific data sets.
55	- Multi-Domain Merging: Combine data from multiple domains into a single dashboard for a comprehensive overview.
56	- Access Control: Share limited views of your analytics data with team members or stakeholders.
57
58	Filters
59	- Data Filtering: Apply filters to exclude certain traffic sources or user behaviors, allowing for cleaner, more relevant data analysis.
60
61	Export Your Data
62	- Data Export Options: Easily export your analytics data in various formats for further analysis or reporting.
63
64	Import Google Analytics Data
65	- Data Migration: Import historical data from Google Analytics to maintain continuity in your analytics tracking.
66
67	Email Reports
68	- Automated Reporting: Set up automated email reports to receive regular updates on your website’s performance metrics.
69
70	Bypass Ad-Blockers
71	- Ad-Blocker Resilience: The tracking script is designed to bypass common ad-blockers, ensuring that you capture more accurate visitor data.
72
73	Robot Blocking
74	- Bot Traffic Management: Automatically block known bots from skewing your analytics data, leading to more reliable insights.
75
76	Hide Referral SPAM
77	- Spam Filtering: Filter out referral spam to ensure that your analytics data reflects genuine user interactions.
78
79	Embed Chart on Your Site
80	- Data Visualization: Embed analytics charts directly on your website for live data displays, enhancing transparency.
81
82	Trend Lines
83	- Performance Tracking: Utilize trend lines in your analytics to visualize performance over time, aiding in identifying patterns and forecasting.
84
85	Annotations
86	- Event Marking: Add annotations to your data to mark significant events or changes, providing context for fluctuations in your analytics.
87
88	Block Your Visits Extension
89	- Personal Visit Exclusion: Use an extension to block your own visits from being tracked, ensuring that your analytics reflect genuine user activity.
90
91	iOS App
92	- Mobile Access: Access your analytics data on the go with a dedicated iOS app, allowing for real-time insights wherever you are.
93
94	== Installation ==
95
96	Installing "Simple Analytics" can be done in multiple ways.
97
98	= Install via WordPress Plugins =
99
100	1. Search for `simpleanalytics` plugin in your WordPress admin
101	1. Upload the ZIP file through the 'Plugins > Add New > Upload' screen in your WordPress dashboard
102	1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
103
104	= Download the ZIP via WordPress.org =
105
106	1. Download the plugin via [wordpress.org/plugins/simpleanalytics](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simpleanalytics/)
107	1. Upload the ZIP file through the 'Plugins > Add New > Upload' screen in your WordPress dashboard
108	1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
109
110	= Download the ZIP via GitHub =
111
112	1. Download the plugin via [github.com/simpleanalytics/wordpress-plugin](https://github.com/simpleanalytics/wordpress-plugin/releases)
113	1. Upload the ZIP file through the 'Plugins > Add New > Upload' screen in your WordPress dashboard
114	1. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
115
116	== Frequently Asked Questions ==
117
118	= Is Simple Analytics free? =
119
120	Yes. You can use Simple Analytics for free forever. You only need to create an account at [Simple Analytics](https://simpleanalytics.com/?ref=wordpress).
121
122	= Where can I see my dashboard? =
123
124	You can [see your dashboard here](https://simpleanalytics.com/websites?ref=wordpress).
125
126	= Where can I find the documentation and features? =
127
128	See our [documentation here](https://docs.simpleanalytics.com/?ref=wordpress).
129
130	= Where can I leave feedback? =
131
132	You can [leave your feedback here](https://simpleanalytics.com/feedback?ref=wordpress).
133
134	== Upgrade Notice ==
135
136	No changes needed for upgrades.
137
138	== Changelog ==
139
140	= 1.113 =
141	* 2026-10-12
142	* Tested up to WordPress 7.1.3
143	* Requires WordPress 7.0.6
144	* Requires PHP 7.4.0
145
146
147	= 1.112 =
148	* 2026-09-28
149	* Tested up to WordPress 7.1.2
150	* Requires WordPress 7.0.5
151	* Requires PHP 7.4.0
152
153
154	= 1.111 =
155	* 2026-09-21
156	* Tested up to WordPress 7.1.1
157	* Requires WordPress 7.0.4
158	* Requires PHP 7.4.0
159
160
161	= 1.110 =
162	* 2026-09-16
163	* Tested up to WordPress 7.1
164	* Requires WordPress 7.0.3
165	* Requires PHP 7.4.0
166	* Changes:
167	* Use release app client ID (#53)
168	* Use release app for protected branch updates (#52)
169	* Execute the configured analytics load callback safely (#47)
170	* Preserve IP exclusions on their first save (#44)
171	* Preserve settings until the plugin is uninstalled (#45)
172	* Respect both states of automated event settings (#43)
173	* Fix manual pageview collection setting (#42)
174	* Update wp-env to fix PHP 7.4 CI (#49)
175
176
177	= 1.109 =
178	* 2026-07-20
179	* Tested up to WordPress 7.0.2
180	* Requires WordPress 6.9.4
181	* Requires PHP 7.2.0
182
183
184	= 1.108 =
185	* 2026-07-13
186	* Tested up to WordPress 7.0.1
187	* Requires WordPress 6.9.3
188	* Requires PHP 7.2.0
189
190
191	= 1.107 =
192	* 2026-06-18
193	* Changes:
194	* Improve General tab guidance and move custom domain to Advanced. (#35)
195	* Add wordpress platform marker to script tag (#30)
196	* Fix missing REMOTE_ADDR fallback in tracking rules. (#33)
197	* Clarify script injection behavior and stabilize browser coverage. (#32)
198	* Improve e2e workflow reliability (#31)
199	* Fix flaky / failing tests. (#29)
200	* hotfix: styles not loading (#27)
201	* Update README.md to remove paid sub requirement [no ci]
202
203
204	= 1.106 =
205	* 2026-05-20
206	* Tested up to WordPress 7.0
207	* Requires WordPress 6.9.3
208	* Requires PHP 7.2.0
209	* Changes:
210	* Update release versions (#26)
211	* Fix E2E tests stability (#23)
212
213
214	= 1.105 =
215	* 2026-04-27
216	* Changes:
217	* Update GitHub actions to latest major versions (#22) [no ci]
218	* Release 1.104: Code updates
219
220
221	= 1.104 =
222	* 2026-04-13
223	* Changes:
224	* Automated browser tests (#12)
225	* Release 1.103: Code updates
226
227
228	= 1.103 =
229	* 2026-04-06
230	* Changes:
231	* Release 1.102: Code updates
232
233
234	= 1.102 =
235	* 2026-03-30
236	* Changes:
237	* Release 1.101: Code updates
238
239
240	= 1.101 =
241	* 2026-03-23
242	* Changes:
243	* Release 1.100: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.9.4
244
245
246	= 1.100 =
247	* 2026-03-16
248	* Tested up to WordPress 6.9.4
249	* Changes:
250	* Release 1.99: Code updates
251
252
253	= 1.99 =
254	* 2026-03-09
255	* Changes:
256	* Release 1.98: Code updates
257
258
259	= 1.98 =
260	* 2026-03-02
261	* Changes:
262	* Release 1.97: Code updates
263
264
265	= 1.97 =
266	* 2026-02-23
267	* Changes:
268	* Release 1.96: Code updates
269
270
271	= 1.96 =
272	* 2026-02-16
273	* Changes:
274	* Release 1.95: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.9.1
275
276
277	= 1.95 =
278	* 2026-02-09
279	* Tested up to WordPress 6.9.1
280	* Changes:
281	* Release 1.94: Code updates
282
283
284	= 1.94 =
285	* 2026-02-02
286	* Changes:
287	* Release 1.93: Code updates
288
289
290	= 1.93 =
291	* 2026-01-26
292	* Changes:
293	* Release 1.92: Code updates
294
295
296	= 1.92 =
297	* 2026-01-19
298	* Changes:
299	* Release 1.91: Code updates
300
301
302	= 1.91 =
303	* 2026-01-12
304	* Changes:
305	* Release 1.90: Code updates
306
307
308	= 1.90 =
309	* 2026-01-05
310	* Changes:
311	* Release 1.89: Code updates
312
313
314	= 1.89 =
315	* 2025-12-29
316	* Changes:
317	* Release 1.88: Code updates
318
319
320	= 1.88 =
321	* 2025-12-22
322	* Changes:
323	* Release 1.87: Code updates
324
325
326	= 1.87 =
327	* 2025-12-15
328	* Changes:
329	* Release 1.86: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.9
330
331
332	= 1.86 =
333	* 2025-12-08
334	* Tested up to WordPress 6.9
335	* Changes:
336	* Release 1.85: Code updates
337
338
339	= 1.85 =
340	* 2025-12-01
341	* Changes:
342	* Release 1.84: Code updates
343
344
345	= 1.84 =
346	* 2025-11-24
347	* Changes:
348	* Release 1.83: Code updates
349
350
351	= 1.83 =
352	* 2025-11-17
353	* Changes:
354	* Release 1.82: Code updates
355
356
357	= 1.82 =
358	* 2025-11-10
359	* Changes:
360	* Release 1.81: Code updates
361
362
363	= 1.81 =
364	* 2025-11-03
365	* Changes:
366	* Release 1.80: Code updates
367
368
369	= 1.80 =
370	* 2025-10-27
371	* Changes:
372	* Release 1.79: Code updates
373
374
375	= 1.79 =
376	* 2025-10-20
377	* Changes:
378	* Release 1.78: Code updates
379
380
381	= 1.78 =
382	* 2025-10-13
383	* Changes:
384	* Release 1.77: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.8.3
385
386
387	= 1.77 =
388	* 2025-10-06
389	* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.3
390	* Changes:
391	* Release 1.76: Code updates
392
393
394	= 1.76 =
395	* 2025-09-29
396	* Changes:
397	* Release 1.75: Code updates
398
399
400	= 1.75 =
401	* 2025-09-22
402	* Changes:
403	* Release 1.74: Code updates
404
405
406	= 1.74 =
407	* 2025-09-15
408	* Changes:
409	* Release 1.73: Code updates
410
411
412	= 1.73 =
413	* 2025-09-08
414	* Changes:
415	* Release 1.72: Code updates
416
417
418	= 1.72 =
419	* 2025-09-01
420	* Changes:
421	* Release 1.71: Code updates
422
423
424	= 1.71 =
425	* 2025-08-25
426	* Changes:
427	* Release 1.70: Code updates
428
429
430	= 1.70 =
431	* 2025-08-18
432	* Changes:
433	* Release 1.69: Code updates
434
435
436	= 1.69 =
437	* 2025-08-11
438	* Changes:
439	* Release 1.68: Code updates
440
441
442	= 1.68 =
443	* 2025-08-06
444	* Changes:
445	* fix: Handle IP address absence
446	* Release 1.67: Code updates
447
448
449	= 1.67 =
450	* 2025-08-04
451	* Changes:
452	* Release 1.66: Code updates
453
454
455	= 1.66 =
456	* 2025-07-28
457	* Changes:
458	* Release 1.65: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.8.2
459
460
461	= 1.65 =
462	* 2025-07-21
463	* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.2
464	* Changes:
465	* Release 1.64: Code updates
466
467
468	= 1.64 =
469	* 2025-07-14
470	* Changes:
471	* Release 1.63: Code updates
472
473
474	= 1.63 =
475	* 2025-07-07
476	* Changes:
477	* Release 1.62: Code updates
478
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480	= 1.62 =
481	* 2025-06-30
482	* Changes:
483	* Release 1.61: Code updates
484
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486	= 1.61 =
487	* 2025-06-23
488	* Changes:
489	* Release 1.60: Code updates
490
491
492	= 1.60 =
493	* 2025-06-16
494	* Changes:
495	* Release 1.59: Code updates
496
497
498	= 1.59 =
499	* 2025-06-09
500	* Changes:
501	* Release 1.58: Code updates
502
503
504	= 1.58 =
505	* 2025-06-02
506	* Changes:
507	* Release 1.57: Code updates
508
509
510	= 1.57 =
511	* 2025-05-19
512	* Changes:
513	* Release 1.56: Code updates
514
515
516	= 1.56 =
517	* 2025-05-12
518	* Changes:
519	* Release 1.55: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.8.1
520
521
522	= 1.55 =
523	* 2025-05-05
524	* Tested up to WordPress 6.8.1
525	* Changes:
526	* Release 1.54: Code updates
527
528
529	= 1.54 =
530	* 2025-04-28
531	* Changes:
532	* Release 1.53: Code updates
533
534
535	= 1.53 =
536	* 2025-04-22
537	* Changes:
538	* Remove "Enabled" checkbox
539	* Release 1.52: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.8
540
541
542	= 1.52 =
543	* 2025-04-21
544	* Tested up to WordPress 6.8
545	* Changes:
546	* Release 1.51: Code updates
547
548
549	= 1.51 =
550	* 2025-04-14
551	* Changes:
552	* Release 1.50: Code updates
553
554
555	= 1.50 =
556	* 2025-04-07
557	* Changes:
558	* Release 1.49: Code updates
559
560
561	= 1.49 =
562	* 2025-03-31
563	* Changes:
564	* Release 1.48: Code updates
565
566
567	= 1.48 =
568	* 2025-03-24
569	* Changes:
570	* Release 1.47: Code updates
571
572
573	= 1.47 =
574	* 2025-03-17
575	* Changes:
576	* Release 1.46: Code updates
577
578
579	= 1.46 =
580	* 2025-03-10
581	* Changes:
582	* Release 1.45: Code updates
583
584
585	= 1.45 =
586	* 2025-03-03
587	* Changes:
588	* Release 1.44: Code updates
589
590
591	= 1.44 =
592	* 2025-02-24
593	* Changes:
594	* Release 1.43: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.7.2
595
596
597	= 1.43 =
598	* 2025-02-17
599	* Tested up to WordPress 6.7.2
600	* Changes:
601	* Release 1.42: Code updates
602
603
604	= 1.42 =
605	* 2025-02-10
606	* Changes:
607	* Release 1.41: Code updates
608
609
610	= 1.41 =
611	* 2025-02-03
612	* Changes:
613	* Release 1.40: Code updates
614
615
616	= 1.40 =
617	* 2025-01-28
618	* Changes:
619	* Use new 10up/action-wordpress-plugin-deploy version
620	* Release 1.39: Code updates
621
622
623	= 1.39 =
624	* 2025-01-28
625	* Changes:
626	* Add links to images and videos
627	* Update wordpress readme.txt
628	* Release 1.38: Code updates
629
630
631	= 1.38 =
632	* 2025-01-27
633	* Changes:
634	* Release 1.37: Code updates
635
636
637	= 1.37 =
638	* 2025-01-20
639	* Changes:
640	* Release 1.36: Code updates
641
642
643	= 1.36 =
644	* 2025-01-13
645	* Changes:
646	* Release 1.35: Code updates
647
648
649	= 1.35 =
650	* 2025-01-06
651	* Changes:
652	* Release 1.34: Code updates
653
654
655	= 1.34 =
656	* 2024-12-30
657	* Changes:
658	* Release 1.33: Code updates
659
660
661	= 1.33 =
662	* 2024-12-23
663	* Changes:
664	* Release 1.32: Code updates
665
666
667	= 1.32 =
668	* 2024-12-16
669	* Changes:
670	* Release 1.31: Code updates
671
672
673	= 1.31 =
674	* 2024-12-09
675	* Changes:
676	* Release 1.30: Code updates
677
678
679	= 1.30 =
680	* 2024-12-02
681	* Changes:
682	* Release 1.29: Code updates
683
684
685	= 1.29 =
686	* 2024-11-25
687	* Changes:
688	* Release 1.28: Code updates and support for WordPress 6.7.1
689
690
691	= 1.28 =
692	* 2024-11-21
693	* Tested up to WordPress 6.7.1
694	* Changes:
695	* Fix invalid changelog multiline format
696	* Fix invalid changelog format
697	* Run awk instead of sed to consistently run on mac and linux
698	* Run prettier to cleanup code
699	* Remove rebase in git pull
700	* Improve release.sh script and changelog
701	* Use changelog from release script
702	* Allow regualar commits
703	* Set the checkbox default in the UI when empty
704	* Fix boolean value default retrieval
705	* Update version to support WordPress 6.7
706
707
708	= 1.27 =
709	* 2024-11-18
710	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.7
711
712	= 1.26 =
713	* 2024-09-13
714	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.6.2
715
716	= 1.25 =
717	* 2024-07-30
718	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.6.1
719
720	= 1.24 =
721	* 2024-07-22
722	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.6
723
724	= 1.23 =
725	* 2024-07-01
726	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.5.5
727
728	= 1.22 =
729	* 2024-06-10
730	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.5.4
731
732	= 1.21 =
733	* 2024-05-13
734	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.5.3
735
736	= 1.20 =
737	* 2024-04-15
738	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.5.2
739
740	= 1.19 =
741	* 2024-04-08
742	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.5
743
744	= 1.18 =
745	* 2024-02-05
746	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.4.3
747
748	= 1.17 =
749	* 2023-12-11
750	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.4.2
751
752	= 1.16 =
753	* 2023-11-13
754	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.4.1
755
756	= 1.15 =
757	* 2023-10-16
758	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.3.2
759
760	= 1.14 =
761	* 2023-10-12
762	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.3.1
763
764	= 1.13 =
765	* 2023-07-17
766	* Allow custom domains (thanks to Ostap Brehin)
767
768	= 1.12 =
769	* 2023-07-05
770	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.2.2
771
772	= 1.11 =
773	* 2023-05-02
774	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.2
775
776	= 1.10 =
777	* 2023-01-07
778	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.1.1
779
780	= 1.9 =
781	* 2022-09-26
782	* Upgraded to WordPress 6.0.2
783
784	= 1.8 =
785	* 2022-06-27
786	* Fix for WordPress 6.0
787
788	= 1.7 =
789	* 2021-10-22
790	* Fix for WordPress 5.8.1
791
792	= 1.6 =
793	* 2020-12-07
794	* Test with latest WordPress version
795
796	= 1.5 =
797	* 2019-06-12
798	* Add assets and more
799
800	= 1.4 =
801	* 2019-06-12
802	* Use code how WordPress recommends it
803
804	= 1.3 =
805	* 2019-05-28
806	* Use wp_enqueue_script, init, and global $is_running var
807
808	= 1.2 =
809	* 2019-05-16
810	* Rename to "Simple Analytics Official Plugin"
811
812	= 1.1 =
813	* 2019-05-09
814	* Skip requests from admins
815
816	= 1.0 =
817	* 2019-05-09
818	* Initial release
819