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Plausible Analytics
Privacy-first web analytics — no cookies no GDPR banner no bloat.
4.74.7 out of 5 stars8,400 reviews
Plausible is a lightweight privacy-focused web analytics tool that requires no cookie consent banner because it does not use cookies or collect personal data. It is GDPR-compliant by design and loved by privacy-conscious website owners.
Traffic ReportsGoal TrackingCustom EventsReferral SourcesPublic DashboardSelf-Hosting Option
Starting price
$9/mo
Free plan available
Overall4.7
Ease of Use4.8
Value for Money4.6
Features4.4
Support4.5
Pros & Cons
✓Pros
- ✓No cookies — no consent banner needed
- ✓GDPR-compliant by default
- ✓Extremely fast script (< 1KB)
- ✓Clean simple dashboard
✕Cons
- ✕Less data than Google Analytics
- ✕No heatmaps or session recordings
- ✕No free plan
Best For
- ◆Privacy-conscious website owners
- ◆EU-based businesses
- ◆Bloggers and small sites wanting clean data