Paul Ratcliffe

This plugin adds the code needed to use the Simple Analytics analytics service on your site. You can also choose to prevent logged in users from appearing in your analytics, add Simple Analytic’s experimental event tracking code and view page views directly on your dashboard.
Note that use of Simple Analytics requires a subscription Find out more on the <a href="https://simpleanalytics.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple Analytics website</a>.
<h3>WP-CLI</h3>
This plugin fully supports command-line integration via <a href="https://wp-cli.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">WP-CLI</a>. Type <code>wp rpsa</code> at the command-line for details.
<h3>Get Involved</h3>
You can report issues, request features and fork the code for this plugin on <a href="https://github.com/Refined-Practice/rp-simple-analytics" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.
<h3>Credits</h3>
This plugin was developed using the excellent <a href="https://wppb.me/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Plugin Boilerplate Generator</a> which you can also find on <a href="https://github.com/DevinVinson/WordPress-Plugin-Boilerplate" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.

Refined Practice – Simple Analytics Integration

Use the privacy respecting Simple Analytics service on your site without having to alter any templates. Supports user exclusion and event tracking.

Adriaan

Simple Analytics gives you the analytics you need without invading the privacy of your users, with a clean interface and simple integration.
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<li>Privacy-friendly by design: Simple Analytics is built with privacy in mind. Get the insights you need while respecting your users’ privacy.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>GDPR-compliant. Simple Analytics is GDPR-compliant and out-of-the-box since we don’t collect, store, or process personally identifiable information.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
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Check our <a href="https://dashboard.simpleanalytics.com/simpleanalytics.com" rel="nofollow ugc">live demo</a>
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.
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.
<h3>Features</h3>
Events 
– Event Tracking: Monitor specific user interactions that are not captured by standard page views, such as button clicks, form submissions, or video plays.

Goals 
– Goal Tracking: Set specific goals to monitor user interactions on your website, such as conversions or engagement metrics. 
– Goal Cards: Visual representations of your goals that allow for quick performance assessments. 
– Custom Filters: Create filters to refine the data associated with each goal, making it easier to analyze specific user behaviors.

Ai Analytics 
– Chat with your analytics to generate custom insights and dashboards.
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Custom Views 
– Permanent Filters: Establish permanent filters on your dashboard to focus on specific data sets. 
– Multi-Domain Merging: Combine data from multiple domains into a single dashboard for a comprehensive overview. 
– Access Control: Share limited views of your analytics data with team members or stakeholders.
Filters 
– Data Filtering: Apply filters to exclude certain traffic sources or user behaviors, allowing for cleaner, more relevant data analysis.
Export Your Data 
– Data Export Options: Easily export your analytics data in various formats for further analysis or reporting.
Import Google Analytics Data 
– Data Migration: Import historical data from Google Analytics to maintain continuity in your analytics tracking.
Email Reports 
– Automated Reporting: Set up automated email reports to receive regular updates on your website’s performance metrics.
Bypass Ad-Blockers 
– Ad-Blocker Resilience: The tracking script is designed to bypass common ad-blockers, ensuring that you capture more accurate visitor data.
Robot Blocking 
– Bot Traffic Management: Automatically block known bots from skewing your analytics data, leading to more reliable insights.
Hide Referral SPAM 
– Spam Filtering: Filter out referral spam to ensure that your analytics data reflects genuine user interactions.
Embed Chart on Your Site 
– Data Visualization: Embed analytics charts directly on your website for live data displays, enhancing transparency.
Trend Lines 
– Performance Tracking: Utilize trend lines in your analytics to visualize performance over time, aiding in identifying patterns and forecasting.
Annotations 
– Event Marking: Add annotations to your data to mark significant events or changes, providing context for fluctuations in your analytics.
Block Your Visits Extension 
– Personal Visit Exclusion: Use an extension to block your own visits from being tracked, ensuring that your analytics reflect genuine user activity.
iOS App 
– Mobile Access: Access your analytics data on the go with a dedicated iOS app, allowing for real-time insights wherever you are.

Simple Analytics


I first started using Simple Analytics in ~2020, and couldn't look back after that. I love the ability to set a custom domain which allows us to bypass browser extensions that block analytics to get even more data and insights. Also, appreciating how convenient and straightforward the WordPress integration is.


Love this analytics and the straightforward WordPress integration it offers! ;)

Simple, free, and privacy-friendly website analytics https://vimeo.com/1033359807/dde00e7f39

Refined Practice – Simple Analytics Integration vs Simple Analytics