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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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