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    An independent, privacy-focused real-time web analytics platform and Google Analytics alternative.

    IEIreland·Founded 2000
    Headquarters
    🇮🇪Ireland
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    statcounter key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    StatCounter
    Headquarters
    Ireland (IE)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Founded
    2000
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Matomo, Fathom Analytics

    About statcounter

    StatCounter is one of the oldest and most established independent web analytics services, based in Dublin, Ireland. It provides website owners with real-time data on visitor behavior, including system statistics, referral sources, and path analysis. Unlike many large-scale analytics providers, StatCounter emphasizes its independence and self-funded status, claiming it does not profit from selling customer data to third parties. The service operates on a freemium model, offering a basic free tier for smaller sites and premium tiers for higher traffic volumes. It is widely known for its 'Global Stats' research division, which provides industry-standard data on browser and OS market shares. The platform is designed to be lightweight and accessible for small businesses, bloggers, and SEO professionals who require immediate insights without the complexity of enterprise-grade tracking suites.

    Alternative to

    Google AnalyticsAdobe AnalyticsMatomoFathom Analytics

    Key Features

    Real-time visitor tracking
    Visitor activity monitoring
    Summary statistics and reporting dashboards
    Session replay (add-on)
    Referral source tracking
    Google Ads analysis and click fraud detection
    Unlimited project creation

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