About
Overview
Plausible is a lightweight, open-source web analytics tool. It is designed to be a privacy-first alternative to Google Analytics, using no cookies and fully complying with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. It provides all essential metrics on a single, simple dashboard.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: No permanent free tier (offers a 30-day free trial).
Starter: $9/month for up to 10,000 pageviews.
Self-Hosted: The community edition is free to self-host (requires technical skills).
How to Use
- Sign up at plausible.io.
- Add your domain and get the tracking script.
- Insert the script into the
<head>of your website. - View real-time traffic, top pages, and referrers on the dashboard.
Important Notes
- Simplicity: Plausible intentionally lacks complex funnels and cross-domain tracking (though some features are being added). It is meant for high-level traffic insights.
- Script Size: The tracking script is under 1KB, making it incredibly fast and non-intrusive for your site's performance.