=== WP Statistics - The Most Popular Privacy-Friendly Analytics Plugin ===
Contributors: veronalabs, mostafa.s1990, kashani, GregRoss
Donate link: https://wp-statistics.com/donate/
Tags: analytics, google analytics, insights, stats, site visitors
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 14.14
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Get website traffic insights with GDPR/CCPA compliant, privacy-friendly analytics. Includes visitor data, stunning graphs, and no data sharing.

== Description ==
= WP Statistics: THE #1 WORDPRESS ANALYTICS PLUGIN =
Discover GDPR-compliant analytics with [WP Statistics](https://wp-statistics.com/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=website), the top choice for WordPress users seeking an alternative to Google Analytics. No external accounts, unlimited visitor tracking, and full data ownership-all stored directly in your WordPress database.

[Checkout Demo](https://wp-statistics.com/demo) | [View Screenshots](#screenshots)

= GDPR Compliant (Data Privacy) =
WP Statistics is GDPR, CCPA, PECR, and cookie compliance by default.

* We do not use cookies
* We do not store personally identifiable information (PII) by default
* 100% data ownership. Data is entirely created and stored on your server
* Enhance IP Hashing with Random Daily Salt Mechanism
* Features to export and delete data for GDPR
* Respect for User Privacy with Do Not Track (DNT)
* Privacy Audit Tool for compliance with privacy laws

Your site won't need to have a cookie popup since WP Statistics uses [cookie-less tracking](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/counting-unique-visitors-without-cookies/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc).

You can find more information in "[What we collect](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/what-we-collect/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)".

= Top Features =
* Fully integrate with your WordPress and your content structure and you have the all reports all in your WP dashboard
* Content and Category Analytics: Track performance based on your site’s content and categories.
* Simple analytics dashboard
* Super easy to install. No coding or technical knowledge needed
* Advanced data privacy settings that are customizable to fit your needs, in compliance with diverse data protection laws
* Track URL parameters, including UTMs, for campaign analysis
* With configurable settings, manage large amounts of data on high-traffic websites
* Monitor live online user traffic in real-time
* Fully customized overview dashboard page
* Shows your most popular posts and pages
* Referrals Tracking: Track and analyze referrals with five reports: Referred Visitors, Referrers, Search Engines, Social Media, and Source Categories. The new Source Categories report includes support for Organic Search, Paid Search, Organic Social, Paid Social, and more.
* Lists your top referral sources such as search engines
* Author Analytics: Measures author performance.
* Geographic Reports: Location-based analytics, including countries, cities, European countries, US states, and regions within your country.
* Devices Report: Detailed device-specific analytics covering browsers, operating systems, device categories and device models.
* Bypass Ad Blockers: Dynamically load the tracking script with a unique name and address to bypass ad blockers.
* Integrate with WP Consent API: Ensures compatibility with consent plugins like Complianz and Cookiebot.
* Email reports with customizable content
* Customize role-based access to view analytics and modify settings.
* Advanced Filtering & Exceptions: By user roles, IPs, countries, URLs, and more.
* Premium Add-on: [Data Plus](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-data-plus?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=dp)
 * **Custom Post Type Tracking**: DataPlus extends WP Statistics' tracking to include all custom post types in addition to Posts and Pages.
 * **Custom Taxonomy Analytics**: In addition to monitoring default taxonomies like Categories and Tags, DataPlus also tracks custom taxonomies.
 * **Link Tracker**: Find out which outbound links your audience clicks on, giving you insights into their preferences and behaviors.
 * **Download Tracker**: Keep track of what's being downloaded, who's downloading it, and when.
 * **Individual Author Performance**: Detailed metrics on the performance of individual authors.
 * **Detailed Analytics for Each Country**: In-depth analytics for each country to enhance geographical reporting.
 * And more!

**Get the most out of your website analytics by using WP Statistics Premium Add-ons**
Upgrade your analytics toolkit with our range of premium add-ons, including [Data Plus](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-data-plus?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=dp), [Advanced Reporting](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-advanced-reporting/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=adv-report), [Real-Time Stats](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-realtime-stats/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=realtime), [Mini Chart](https://wp-statistics.com/product/wp-statistics-mini-chart/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=mini-chart), and [more](https://wp-statistics.com/add-ons/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=add-ons). Making informed decisions is easier with these powerful tools.

**Special Offer:** Save up to 60% on all premium features when you purchase [WP Statistics Premium](https://wp-statistics.com/pricing/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=premium).

= Report Bugs =
Having trouble with a bug? Please [create an issue](https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics/issues/new) on GitHub. Kindly note that [GitHub](https://github.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics) is exclusively for bug reports; other inquiries will be closed.

For security vulnerabilities, please report them through the [Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program](https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-statistics/vdp). The Patchstack team will validate, triage, and handle any security issues.

== Installation ==
1. Upload `wp-statistics` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Make sure the Date and Time are set correctly in WordPress.
4. Go to the plugin settings page and configure as required (note this will also include downloading the GeoIP database for the first time).

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Who should use WP Statistics? =
WP Statistics is designed for website owners, bloggers, marketers, and analysts who wish to track and understand the traffic on their WordPress site. It's user-friendly and powerful for professionals but also accessible for beginners.

= Is technical knowledge required to operate WP Statistics? =
No, WP Statistics focuses on simplicity. You don't need any coding skills to use it. Right from your WordPress dashboard, you can install and use the plugin.

= Will WP Statistics affect my site's performance? =
Your site's loading times will remain quick with WP Statistics. With our "Optimization" settings page, you can fine-tune how data is handled for high-traffic sites, providing you with the tools to optimize performance.

= Is it GDPR compliant? =
Yes, WP Statistics is GDPR compliant by default. You can find more information in "[What we collect](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/what-we-collect/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)".

= Are individual page analytics available? =
Every post, page, and custom post type is tracked in detail.

= Is it compatible with caching and CDN? =
WP Statistics is fully compatible with all caching plugins and CDNs.

= Are logged-in users tracked? =
By default, no. However, you can enable tracking logged-in users from the settings page.

= Can I use WP Statistics and Google Analytics at the same time? =
Yes, you can run them both at the same time without any problems.

= Are bot visits counted? =
We filter out bot visits using best practice techniques. Compared to Google Analytics, your views and visitors are very similar. The "[Enhancing Data Accuracy](https://wp-statistics.com/resources/enhancing-data-accuracy/?utm_source=wporg&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=doc)" article can help you eliminate bots even further.

= Can I export data? =
Data can be exported to XML, CSV, or TSV files for backup or reporting purposes.

= Is there Multi-Site support? =
WP Statistics supports WordPress Multi-Site/Network installations. In the network admin, you can view combined or separate analytics for each subsite.

== Screenshots ==
1. Overview
2. Visitors Insights
3. Online Visitors Monitoring
4. Optimization
5. Settings
6. Real-Time Stats
7. Download Tracker
8. Understand Your Traffic Sources
9. Geographic
10. Author Analytics
11. Devices
12. Link Tracker
13. Privacy Audit
14. Content Analytics Dashboard
15. Category Analytics
16. Website Performance Report
17. Mini Chart Quick View
18. Page Insights
19. Detailed Visitor Report

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 14.11 =
To ensure the plugin works correctly, please clear your cache because some request payloads have been updated. Also, review your settings, especially if you use DataPlus, Advanced Reporting, or Customization, as some options have changed.
Update add-ons DataPlus, Advanced Reporting, and Mini-Chart to the latest version.

== Changelog ==
= 14.14 - 2025-06-01 =
- **New:** Added a Help page inside the plugin to guide users.
- **New:** Introduced dynamic promo text in the plugin header.
- **New:** Added Single Resource report for assets without a post ID.
- **New:** Integrated with the Real Cookie Banner plugin.
- **New:** Added an option to disable word count analytics in reports.
- **Enhancement:** Referral Overview and New Design for Settings and Optimization pages.
- **Enhancement:** Merged Location data into Visitor Information in reports.
- **Enhancement:** Added Entry and Exit Page columns to relevant reports.
- **Enhancement:** Added license status helper on the Add-ons page.
- **Enhancement:** Weekday names now use short format in charts.
- **Enhancement:** Referrals report now displays traffic from UTM parameters.
- **Enhancement:** Added `wp_statistics_disable_tracker_debugger_logs` filter to skip error logging in tracker debugger when needed.
- **Enhancement:** Optimized online visitor tracking requests for better performance.
- **Enhancement:** Reduced resource consumption during migration to improve efficiency and stability.
- **Fix:** Standardized "Page" column links across all widgets and reports.
- **Fix:** Fixed zero page views when using taxonomy filters other than 'category'.
- **Fix:** Referrers data now reflect the first viewed page.
- **Fix:** Corrected number formatting for decimal values.
- **Fix:** Fixed visitor count aggregation issues.
- **Fix:** Resolved issue with the post views column.
- **Fix:** Removed `/online` endpoint from REST API when Monitor Online Visitors is disabled.
- **Fix:** Fixed incorrect content details shown with "All Time" date filter in alternative calendars.
- **Fix:** Corrected display for Android app traffic in the Top Referrers widget.
- **Fix:** Settings and Help icons in the header now appear based on user access.
- **Fix:** Resolved double slashes in Link Report URLs.
- **Fix:** Removed `/online` and `/hit` REST endpoints when Server-Side Tracking is enabled (deprecated).
- **Fix:** Ensured `tracker.js` works with Root Bedrock setups.
- **Fix:** Handled `E_STRICT` deprecation warning in PHP 8.4.

For more information about the major update, please [visit our release post](https://wp-statistics.com/release/wp-statistics-v14-14/) or follow [@wp_statistics](https://twitter.com/wp_statistics) on Twitter

[See changelog for all versions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wp-statistics/wp-statistics/master/CHANGELOG.md).
