=== WP Statistics - The Most Popular Privacy-Friendly Analytics Plugin ===
Contributors: mostafa.s1990, kashani, veronalabs, GregRoss
Donate link: https://wp-statistics.com/donate/
Tags: analytics, google analytics, insights, stats, site visitors
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Stable tag: 14.9.3
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Get website traffic insights with GDPR/CCPA compliant, privacy-friendly analytics. Includes visitor data, stunning graphs, and no data sharing.
== Description ==
= WP Statistics: THE #1 WORDPRESS ANALYTICS PLUGIN =
Discover GDPR-compliant analytics with [WP Statistics](https://wp-statistics.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=website), the top choice for WordPress users seeking an alternative to Google Analytics. No external accounts, unlimited visitor tracking, and full data ownership-all stored directly in your WordPress database.
[Checkout Demo](https://wp-statistics.com/demo) | [View Screenshots](#screenshots)
= GDPR Compliant (Data Privacy) =
WP Statistics is GDPR, CCPA, PECR, and cookie compliance by default.
* We do not use cookies
* We do not store personally identifiable information (PII) by default
* 100% data ownership. Data is entirely created and stored on your server
* Enhance IP Hashing with Random Daily Salt Mechanism
* Features to export and delete data for GDPR
* Respect for User Privacy with Do Not Track (DNT)
* Privacy Audit Tool for compliance with privacy laws
Your site won't need to have a cookie popup since WP Statistics uses [cookie-less tracking](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/counting-unique-visitors-without-cookies/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc).
You can find more information in "[What we collect](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/what-we-collect/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)".
= Top Features =
* Fully integrate with your WordPress and your content structure and you have the all reports all in your WP dashboard
* Content and Category Analytics: Track performance based on your site’s content and categories.
* Simple analytics dashboard
* Super easy to install. No coding or technical knowledge needed
* Advanced data privacy settings that are customizable to fit your needs, in compliance with diverse data protection laws
* Track URL parameters, including UTMs, for campaign analysis
* With configurable settings, manage large amounts of data on high-traffic websites
* Monitor live online user traffic in real-time
* Fully customized overview dashboard page
* Shows your most popular posts and pages
* Lists your top referral sources such as search engines
* Author Analytics: Measures author performance.
* Geographic Reports: Location-based analytics, including countries, cities, European countries, US states, and regions within your country.
* Devices Report: Detailed device-specific analytics covering browsers, operating systems, device categories and device models.
* Bypass Ad Blockers: Dynamically load the tracking script with a unique name and address to bypass ad blockers.
* Integrate with WP Consent API: Ensures compatibility with consent plugins like Complianz and Cookiebot.
* Email reports with customizable content
* Customize role-based access to view analytics and modify settings.
* Advanced Filtering & Exceptions: By user roles, IPs, countries, URLs, and more.
* Premium Add-on: [Data Plus](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-data-plus?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=dp)
* **Custom Post Type Tracking**: DataPlus extends WP Statistics' tracking to include all custom post types in addition to Posts and Pages.
* **Custom Taxonomy Analytics**: In addition to monitoring default taxonomies like Categories and Tags, DataPlus also tracks custom taxonomies.
* **Link Tracker**: Find out which outbound links your audience clicks on, giving you insights into their preferences and behaviors.
* **Download Tracker**: Keep track of what's being downloaded, who's downloading it, and when.
* **Individual Author Performance**: Detailed metrics on the performance of individual authors.
* **Detailed Analytics for Each Country**: In-depth analytics for each country to enhance geographical reporting.
* And more!
**Get the most out of your website analytics by using WP Statistics Premium Add-ons**
Upgrade your analytics toolkit with our range of premium add-ons, including [Data Plus](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-data-plus?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=dp), [Advanced Reporting](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-advanced-reporting/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=adv-report), [Real-Time Stats](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-realtime-stats/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=realtime), [Mini Chart](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-mini-chart/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=mini-chart), and [more](https://wp-statistics.com/add-ons/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=add-ons). Making informed decisions is easier with these powerful tools.
**Special Offer:** Purchase the [bundle pack](https://wp-statistics.com/product/add-ons-bundle/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=bundle) and Enjoy Savings of up to 60%!
= Report Bugs =
Having trouble with a bug? Please [create an issue](https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics/issues/new) on GitHub. Kindly note that [GitHub](https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics) is exclusively for bug reports; other inquiries will be closed.
== Installation ==
1. Upload `wp-statistics` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Make sure the Date and Time are set correctly in WordPress.
4. Go to the plugin settings page and configure as required (note this will also include downloading the GeoIP database for the first time).
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Who should use WP Statistics? =
WP Statistics is designed for website owners, bloggers, marketers, and analysts who wish to track and understand the traffic on their WordPress site. It's user-friendly and powerful for professionals but also accessible for beginners.
= Is technical knowledge required to operate WP Statistics? =
No, WP Statistics focuses on simplicity. You don't need any coding skills to use it. Right from your WordPress dashboard, you can install and use the plugin.
= Will WP Statistics affect my site's performance? =
Your site's loading times will remain quick with WP Statistics. With our "Optimization" settings page, you can fine-tune how data is handled for high-traffic sites, providing you with the tools to optimize performance.
= Is it GDPR compliant? =
Yes, WP Statistics is GDPR compliant by default. You can find more information in "[What we collect](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/what-we-collect/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)".
= Are individual page analytics available? =
Every post, page, and custom post type is tracked in detail.
= Is it compatible with caching and CDN? =
WP Statistics is fully compatible with all caching plugins and CDNs.
= Are logged-in users tracked? =
By default, no. However, you can enable tracking logged-in users from the settings page.
= Can I use WP Statistics and Google Analytics at the same time? =
Yes, you can run them both at the same time without any problems.
= Are bot visits counted? =
We filter out bot visits using best practice techniques. Compared to Google Analytics, your views and visitors are very similar. The "[Enhancing Data Accuracy](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/enhancing-data-accuracy/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)" article can help you eliminate bots even further.
= Can I export data? =
Data can be exported to XML, CSV, or TSV files for backup or reporting purposes.
= Is there Multi-Site support? =
WP Statistics supports WordPress Multi-Site/Network installations. In the network admin, you can view combined or separate analytics for each subsite.
== Screenshots ==
1. Overview
2. Website Traffic Overview
3. Live User Activity Tracker
4. Optimization
5. Settings
6. Real-Time Stats
7. Download Tracker
8. Referrals
9. Geographic
10. Author Analytics
11. Devices
12. Link Tracker
13. Privacy Audit
14. Content Analytics Dashboard
15. Category Analytics
16. Website Performance Report
17. Mini Chart Quick View
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 14.9 =
To ensure the plugin works correctly, please clear your cache because some request payloads have been updated. Also, review your settings, especially if you use DataPlus, Advanced Reporting, or Customization, as some options have changed.
Update add-ons DataPlus, Advanced Reporting, and Mini-Chart to the latest version.
== Changelog ==
= 14.9.3 - 28.07.2024 =
* Enhancement: Enhanced IP Method Detection mechanism and updated the settings page for better user experience and simplicity.
* Enhancement: Improved `tracker.js` by switching to xhr/POST requests and adding helpful console logs.
* Enhancement: Enhanced the Add-Ons page and license activation status display.
* Enhancement: Adjusted the notices so that all are only shown to users with the `manage_options` capability, with some notices appearing only on the plugin pages.
* Enhancement: Improved the posts report view with a customized date format and enhanced datepicker functionality.
* Enhancement: Adjusted custom date range format to align with WordPress date settings.
* Enhancement: Enhanced table sorting functionality.
* Enhancement: Implemented minor improvements.
* Fix: Prevented Chart.js from loading in the admin bar when the mini-chart add-on is disabled.
For more information about the major update, please [visit our blog post](https://wp-statistics.com/?p=15915) or follow [@wp_statistics](https://twitter.com/wp_statistics) on Twitter
[See changelog for all versions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics/master/CHANGELOG.md).