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    Open Web Analytics

    Open-source web analytics (self-host).

    GBUnited Kingdom
    Headquarters
    🇬🇧United Kingdom
    Data Hosting
    Customer-defined
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    â–¦EU Data

    Open Web Analytics key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    Open Web Analytics Project
    Headquarters
    United Kingdom (GB)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Data hosting
    Customer-defined
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted
    Deployment
    Self-hosted
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Google Analytics, Matomo, Plausible, Fathom Analytics

    About Open Web Analytics

    Open Web Analytics (OWA) is a comprehensive open-source web analytics framework that allows site owners to track and analyze how people use their websites and applications. Unlike proprietary SaaS solutions, OWA is designed to be installed and run on a user's own servers, ensuring that all data remains under the user's exclusive control. The platform provides a suite of tools similar to major commercial offerings, including heatmaps, mouse tracking, and detailed visitor activity logs. Because it is licensed under open-source terms (GPL), it provides maximum transparency and customizability for developers and privacy-conscious organizations who need to maintain strict data sovereignty.

    Alternative to

    Google AnalyticsMatomoPlausibleFathom Analytics

    Target Segments

    SMBEnterpriseNonprofit / NGO

    Deployment Options

    Self-hosted

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted

    Key Features

    Visitor tracking
    Heatmaps
    Session recording Rendering
    WordPress integration
    Page view tracking
    User behavior analysis

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