Plausible

Simple, lightweight, privacy-first web analytics without tracking cookies.

• Official Website: plausible.io
• Category: Analytics & Privacy
• Type: Lightweight Analytics Solution

Overview

Plausible Analytics is an intuitive, lightweight web analytics platform built for the modern web. Its script is under 1 KB—over 45 times smaller than Google Analytics—ensuring that your static pages load at peak speed.

Plausible does not use cookies, complies fully with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR, and presents all key metrics on a single, easy-to-read dashboard.

Key Highlights & Features

• Under 1 KB Footprint: Keeps static site performance scores high.
• Privacy Regulation Compliant: No cookies, no personal data collection, no consent banners needed.
• Goal & Event Tracking: Track sales, downloads, outbound links, and 404 error pages.
• Public or Shared Dashboards: Easily share read-only stats with clients or community members.

How It Works with Static Websites

Embed the script in the <head> of your HTML document:

<script defer data-domain="yourdomain.com" src="https://plausible.io/js/script.js"></script>

When to Use It

• High-performance static websites focused on speed and Core Web Vitals.
• Sites requiring privacy compliance without cookie consent popups.
• Agencies looking to share clean analytics dashboards with clients.