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Counter

Simple, privacy-friendly, cookie-free web analytics alternative to Google Analytics.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Privacy AnalyticsCookie FreeProductivityPythonDjangoGdpr Compliant
Overview

Why consider Counter?

Counter is an open-source, privacy-friendly web analytics platform. Built with Python and Django, it collects zero personal data, sets no cookies, and displays essential visitor metrics (pageviews, referrers, browsers, screen sizes) in a single-page dashboard.

Guided learning

Learn Counter by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Counter

Counter gives webmasters clear visibility into website traffic without annoying GDPR cookie consent banners.

Installation

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1<script>if(!sessionStorage.getItem("_swa")&&document.referrer.indexOf(location.protocol+"//"+location.host)!==0){fetch("https://counter.dev/track")};sessionStorage.setItem("_swa","1");</script>

Counter is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Counter FAQs

Counter is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Counter is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Counter is listed as an alternative to Simple Analytics. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.