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GoatCounter

GOATCOUNTER

GoatCounter is an open-source, privacy-first web analytics platform. Delivering actionable path-specific insights, it replaces site totals with meaningful metrics, ensuring GDPR compliance. A premium alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo, available as a hosted service or self-hosted solution for full control.

GITHUB STARS
5.7k
+12% this month
FORKS
254
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
30
Tracking updates
LICENSE
Other
Commercial use
GoatCounter is an open-source, privacy-first web analytics platform. Delivering actionable path-specific insights, it replaces site totals with meaningful metrics, ensuring GDPR compliance. A premium alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo, available as a hosted service or self-hosted solution for full control.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

Go
Go
JavaScript
JavaScript
Go Template
Go Template
CSS
CSS
HTML
HTML
Dockerfile
Dockerfile
PLpgSQL
PLpgSQL

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Productivity
Pricing
Paid
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Web
Latest Release
v2.7.0
Dec 15, 2025

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS5.7k
Top 45% globally
FORKS254
Top 62% in Open Source
ACTIVITYModerate
Top 61% Activity
WATCHERS30
Top 59% Community