A lightweight WordPress analytics plugin that tracks visitor data without external services
Active Analytics
Active Analytics provides built-in visitor tracking for WordPress. Monitor page views, referrers, popular content, and visitor trends directly from your dashboard without relying on third-party analytics services.
Included with purchase:
- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
What is Active Analytics?
Active Analytics is a WordPress plugin that provides built-in visitor tracking without external analytics services. It tracks page views, referrers, and popular content directly in the WordPress dashboard with a privacy-friendly, cookie-free approach. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Page View Tracking
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly page view trends
Referrer Analysis
See where your visitors are coming from
Popular Content
Identify top-performing pages and posts
Privacy-First
No cookies, no external data sharing, GDPR-friendly
Dashboard Widget
View analytics directly in your WordPress admin dashboard
Who is this for?
Pros
- Privacy-friendly with no cookies or external data sharing
- All data stored locally in WordPress database
- No consent banners required for GDPR compliance
- Lightweight with minimal impact on page performance
- Simple dashboard integration without complex setup
Cons
- •Feature set is basic compared to Google Analytics or Matomo
- •No advanced segmentation, funnel tracking, or conversion goals
- •Limited reporting customization options
Product Description
Active Analytics adds visitor tracking directly to WordPress without depending on external analytics services. The plugin collects page view data, referral sources, and visitor trends, presenting them in a clean dashboard widget within your WordPress admin area.
Key Capabilities
- Page view tracking with daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns
- Referrer tracking to see where visitors come from
- Popular content reports showing your top-performing pages and posts
- Real-time visitor count display
- Privacy-friendly tracking without cookies or external data sharing
Privacy-First Approach
Unlike third-party analytics services, Active Analytics stores all data in your WordPress database. No visitor data is sent to external servers, no cookies are placed on visitor browsers, and no consent banners are needed. This makes it suitable for GDPR-compliant sites.
Lightweight Design
The plugin is designed to be lightweight with minimal impact on page load times. Tracking is handled through efficient database queries, and the dashboard displays data without heavy JavaScript charting libraries.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
Active Analytics provides a straightforward analytics solution for sites that prioritize privacy. The dashboard widget is clean and informative for basic metrics. It works well as a lightweight alternative when full analytics platforms are not needed.
