GoatCounter
goatcounter.comEasy web analytics. No tracking of personal data.
Data & Analyticsweb-analyticsopen-sourceprivacyself-hostedno-cookiesgdpr-friendlylightweight
About
GoatCounter is an open-source web analytics platform designed as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo. It tracks useful statistics like browser info, location, and referrers without using cookies or storing personal identifiers. It is available as a free hosted service or as a self-hostable application.
Problem
Most web analytics tools track personal data with cookies and require GDPR consent notices, creating privacy and compliance burdens.
For
website owners and developers seeking privacy-friendly analytics
How it works
A lightweight JavaScript snippet (or tracking pixel) is added to a site, collecting anonymized visit data without cookies or personal identifiers.
Business model
free
Status
launched