Festival ID Tracker
Track unique festival ID URLs, view stats in dashboard widgets, and enable optional redirects while preserving IDs.
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- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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|---|---|
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| URL Tracking | >100 |
About Festival ID Tracker
From the official readme · v1.5.0Description
The Festival ID Tracker plugin provides secure, in-dashboard analytics for websites using unique identifiers in their URLs (e.g., NFC tags, QR codes, or campaign links). It logs and analyzes visits with a ?id=XXXXXX pattern and offers optional automatic redirection while maintaining comprehensive statistics.
Version 1.5.0 introduces enhanced security features including rate limiting, bot detection, and WordPress compliance improvements for a more robust and secure tracking experience.
Key Features
Tracking & Analytics:
* Tracks ?id=XXXXXX query parameters (6-character alphanumeric)
* Secure database logging with proper indexing
* Privacy-focused with daily-rotating user hashes
* Real-time statistics display
Security Features (New in 1.5.0):
* Rate limiting (10 requests/minute per IP)
* Automatic bot detection and filtering
* Nonce verification for all admin operations
* SQL injection protection with prepared statements
* XSS prevention with proper output escaping
Dashboard Widgets:
* Daily Statistics: 7-day rolling view with navigation
– Total calls per day
– Unique festival IDs per day
– Historical data browsing
* Global Statistics: All-time performance metrics
– Total accesses per ID
– Active days per ID
– Top 5/Show All toggle
Redirect Functionality:
* Optional automatic redirection
* ID parameter preservation in redirects
* Works with any internal or external URL
* Simple enable/disable toggle
Administration:
* Comprehensive settings page under Settings > Festival ID Tracker
* Quick statistics overview
* Testing tools and instructions
* Direct settings access from plugins page
Perfect For
- Events & Festivals: Track NFC wristbands, badges, or tags
- QR Code Campaigns: Monitor scan rates and engagement
- Marketing Campaigns: Track campaign-specific URLs
- Multi-Venue Events: Analyze venue popularity
- Tourism & Hospitality: Monitor information point usage
- Retail Promotions: Track in-store engagement
Privacy & Compliance
- No personally identifiable information stored
- Daily-rotating hashes for user identification
- GDPR-ready design
- Compliant with WordPress coding standards
Additional Information
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- MySQL 5.6 or higher
Support
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:
GitHub Issues
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Visit our GitHub repository to contribute.
Privacy Policy
This plugin:
* Stores hashed visitor data (IP + User Agent + Daily Salt)
* Does not store personally identifiable information
* Does not make external API calls
* Does not set cookies
* All data is stored locally in your WordPress database
For GDPR compliance, please mention the tracking functionality in your site’s privacy policy.
Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin
- Search for “Festival ID Tracker”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
- Configure settings under Settings > Festival ID Tracker
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Upload the
festival-id-trackerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Configure under Settings > Festival ID Tracker
Configuration
- Navigate to Settings > Festival ID Tracker
- (Optional) Enable redirect functionality
- (Optional) Enter destination URL for redirects
- Save Settings
- Test with
yoursite.com?id=TEST01
Frequently asked questions
How do I view statistics?
Statistics are displayed in three locations: 1. Dashboard Widgets: Two widgets on your main dashboard 2. Settings Page: Current statistics section 3. Daily/Global Views: Detailed breakdowns in widgets
What does each statistic mean?
Total Calls Tracked: All-time visits with any festival ID Unique Festival IDs: Count of different IDs used Calls Today: Today’s visits with any ID Total Accesses: Times a specific ID was used Unique Days Used: Different days an ID was active
How does the redirect work?
When enabled, visitors accessing yoursite.com?id=ABC123 are automatically redirected to your configured URL with the ID preserved: destination.com?id=ABC123
Can I disable tracking for bots?
Yes! Version 1.5.0 automatically detects and filters out bot traffic from your statistics.
Is there a rate limit?
Yes, the plugin limits each IP address to 10 requests per minute to prevent abuse.
Can I export the data?
Currently, data export must be done via database tools. A future version may include built-in export functionality.
Is this plugin GDPR compliant?
The plugin is designed with privacy in mind: – Uses daily-rotating hashes instead of storing raw user data – No personally identifiable information is stored long-term – You should still mention tracking in your privacy policy
What happens to my data if I deactivate the plugin?
Data is preserved when you deactivate the plugin. To completely remove data, you must manually delete the wp_festidtrack_log table from your database.
Can I customize the ID format?
Currently, the plugin tracks exactly 6-character alphanumeric IDs. Custom formats may be added in future versions.
Changelog
Major security update with rate limiting, bot detection, and WordPress compliance improvements. Recommended for all users.
1.5.0 (2024)
- Security: Added comprehensive security improvements
- Rate limiting (10 requests/minute per IP)
- Bot detection and filtering
- Nonce verification for all admin operationsq
- Enhanced input sanitization
- Compliance: Changed prefix to
festidtrack_for WordPress standards - Performance: Improved SQL queries and caching
- Fixes: Resolved statistics display issues
- Code: Complete refactoring following WordPress coding standards
1.4.0
- Added redirect functionality with optional URL configuration
- New comprehensive settings page under Settings > Festival ID Tracker
- Enhanced settings with testing instructions
- Added enable/disable toggle for redirects
- Settings link in plugins page for quick access
1.3.0
- Dashboard widgets for daily and global statistics
- 7-day rolling navigation for historical data
- Top 5 / Show All toggle for global statistics
- Enhanced database logging with improved indexing
1.2.0
- ID preservation in redirect URLs
- Improved redirect handling
1.1.0
- Basic tracking functionality
- Database logging implementation
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Festival ID Tracker: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
Is Festival ID Tracker free?
Yes. Festival ID Tracker is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Festival ID Tracker safe to use in 2026?
Festival ID Tracker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Festival ID Tracker?
Festival ID Tracker is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 454 times since it launched in August 2025. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.
Does Festival ID Tracker work with WordPress 7.1?
Festival ID Tracker is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Festival ID Tracker need?
Festival ID Tracker requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Festival ID Tracker last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on November 30, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Festival ID Tracker?
Festival ID Tracker is developed and maintained by Paul Wasicsek.
What are the best alternatives to Festival ID Tracker?
The most popular alternatives to Festival ID Tracker are Charity Addon for Elementor (1K+ installs), Benchmark Email Lite (1K+ installs) and WP Bannerize Pro (800+ installs).
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