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Counter.dev

Simple, privacy-friendly, free web analytics

4.2
Privacy-First
Open Source
GDPR Compliant
Cookieless

Counter.dev is a minimalist, open-source web analytics tool that respects privacy. Completely free and ad-free.

Counter.dev is about as simple as web analytics gets. It's a free, open-source project that provides basic pageview and visitor statistics without any complexity. The platform doesn't use cookies, doesn't track individuals, and the entire codebase is transparent. It's funded by donations and maintained by an independent developer. Counter.dev is perfect for personal websites, blogs, or anyone who just wants to know their traffic numbers without the overhead of more complex analytics platforms.

Pricing

Free

Best for

Personal websites and blogs wanting dead-simple, free analytics

Company sizesolo
Last updated2026-02-22

Key Features

  • Completely free
  • No cookies
  • Privacy-first
  • Open source
  • Simple dashboard
  • Real-time data
  • Referrer tracking
  • Screen size tracking
  • Browser & OS stats
  • No registration required

Pros

  • Completely free forever
  • Ultra-minimalist
  • No cookies or tracking
  • Open source
  • No registration needed

Cons

  • Very basic features
  • No event tracking
  • Limited data retention
  • Minimal support

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