=== Plausible Analytics === Contributors: plausible, mehul0810 Donate link: https://plausible.io/ Tags: analytics, google analytics, web analytics, stats, privacy, privacy friendly Requires at least: 4.8 Tested up to: 5.5 Requires PHP: 5.6 Stable tag: 1.0.0 License: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) license License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT Plausible Analytics is a simple, open-source, lightweight (< 1 KB) and privacy-friendly web analytics alternative to Google Analytics. == Description == Plausible Analytics is a simple, open-source, lightweight (< 1 KB) and privacy-friendly web analytics alternative to Google Analytics. Plausible Analytics doesn’t use cookies and is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA and PECR. Made and hosted in the EU 🇪🇺. Take a look at [the live demo](https://plausible.io/plausible.io). **You need a subscription to Plausible Analytics to track your stats. There's a free 30-day trial with unlimited usage and no credit card required.** In this version, you can only view your stats by visiting your dashboard on our website. You cannot view your stats within your WordPress dashboard. [Visit our website](https://plausible.io/) for full details. ## Why use Plausible? Plausible is built for privacy-conscious website owners. Here’s what makes it a great Google Analytics alternative: ### Check website traffic and site analytics in 1 minute Plausible is simple and it cuts through the noise. No layers of menus, no need for custom reports. Get all the important insights on one single page. No training necessary. ### Lightweight script which keeps your site speed fast Plausible script is 45 times smaller than Google Analytics script. Your page weight will be cut down, your site will load faster and you will reduce the carbon footprint for a greener web. ### Doesn't track nor collect any personal data Plausible respects the privacy of your visitors. Your traffic data is not used for any other purposes. You fully own and control 100% of your data. ### No cookie banners or GDPR/CCPA consent needed Plausible does not use cookies and is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, PECR and other privacy regulations out of the box. ### Define key goals and track conversions Set custom events or page URLs as your goals and see how they convert over time to understand and identify the trends that matter. ### Get weekly or monthly reports directly into your inbox Keep an eye on your traffic with automated email reports. Email reports can be scheduled to be sent to multiple recipients. ### Open your web analytics to everyone Your stats are private by default but you can choose to be transparent and make them public so anyone with your custom link can view them. == Installation == = Minimum Requirements = * WordPress 4.8 or greater * PHP version 5.6 or greater * MySQL version 5.5 or greater = Automatic installation = Automatic installation is the easiest option as WordPress handles the file transfers itself and you don't need to leave your web browser. To do an automatic install of Plausible Analytics, log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the Plugins menu and click "Add New". In the search field type "Plausible Analytics" and click Search Plugins. Once you have found the plugin you can view details about it such as the point release, rating and description. Most importantly of course, you can install it by simply clicking "Install Now". = Manual installation = The manual installation method involves downloading our plugin and uploading it to your server via your favorite FTP application. The WordPress codex contains [instructions on how to do this here](https://codex.wordpress.org/Managing_Plugins#Manual_Plugin_Installation). == Frequently Asked Questions == = Why is Plausible not free like Google Analytics? = Google Analytics is free because Google has built their company and their wealth by collecting and analyzing huge amounts of personal information from web users and using these personal and behavioral insights to sell advertisements. With Plausible, you 100% own and control all of your website data. This data is not being shared with or sold to any third-parties. Since we don't make money from targeted advertisement, we must ask for a small fee to keep the servers running. == Screenshots == 1. Plausible.io Analytics Dashboard 2. Plausible Analytics WordPress Plugin Settings Page == Upgrade Notice == Please make sure you make a backup of your database before updating any version to ensure that none of your data is lost. == Changelog == = 1.0.0 = Initial plugin release.