Plausible Analytics
Simple, lightweight (< 1 KB) and privacy-friendly web analytics.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 66% of tracked projects; popularity more than 91%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 29k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v3.2.1 · 15 May 2026 |
| Repo updated | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | Elixir |
Is Plausible Analytics actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 549 commits, of which 127 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 42 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v3.2.1, is about 5 months old.
Plausible Analytics ranks #11 of 33 in Analytics, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What Plausible Analytics actually does
Plausible Analytics is a privacy-friendly web analytics tool designed to track website traffic without using cookies. With a script size under 1 KB, it records page views and visitor metrics while respecting user privacy regulations.
Best fit: It suits site operators who want straightforward traffic metrics and GDPR compliance without complex enterprise tracking suites.
Worth knowing: You must review the AGPL-3.0 licence implications if you plan to modify and distribute the code, and ensure your server meets the operational requirements for self-hosting.
Deployment notes
As an Elixir application, it typically requires a separate database like PostgreSQL, persistent storage for analytics data, and a reverse proxy to handle TLS termination.
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