Origen Web Analytics
Lightweight self-hosted analytics for WordPress: page visits, button clicks, and time on page. Compatible with Elementor and ACF.
Solid choice
Origen Web Analytics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Origen Web Analytics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| elementor | >100 |
| metrics | >100 |
| statistics | >100 |
| tracking | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Origen Web Analytics
From the official readme · v2.1.2Description
Origen Web Analytics is a lightweight analytics plugin by Origen Web that runs inside your WordPress site without relying on external services.
Features
- Page, post, and custom post type visits
- Real-time active visitors
- Button click tracking (including Elementor buttons)
- Time on page per post, page, or CPT
- Dashboard with charts and date/type filters
- Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) compatible
- Configurable automatic data retention
- Privacy tools (export and erase personal data)
Privacy
- Data is stored in your site’s database
- No data is sent to third-party servers
- Admins and logged-in users can be excluded
- Suggested privacy policy content included
- Compatible with WordPress personal data export and erasure tools
Optional integrations
- Elementor to detect Elementor pages and buttons
- Advanced Custom Fields to filter ACF content
Privacy Policy
This plugin collects browsing data for statistical purposes:
- Anonymous session identifier (cookie
wp_metricas_sid) - Visited pages, referrer URL, and device type
- Button clicks (text and URL)
- Time spent on each page
- Approximate country and city (from server or CDN headers)
- WordPress user ID when the visitor is logged in
Data is stored in the site database and is not transmitted to third parties.
Site administrators can configure retention, exclude users, and delete all data on uninstall.
Third-party libraries
- Chart.js v4.5.1 — MIT License (bundled in
assets/js/chart.umd.min.js)
Installation
- Upload the
origen-web-analyticsfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress
- Go to Origen Web Analytics → Settings to configure tracking
- Go to Origen Web Analytics → Dashboard to view statistics
- (Recommended) Review Settings → Privacy and add the suggested policy content
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with Elementor?
Yes. The plugin detects Elementor pages and tracks clicks on .elementor-button elements.
Does it work with ACF?
Yes. It identifies content with ACF fields and lets you filter it in the dashboard.
Does it track administrators?
Not by default. You can change this in Origen Web Analytics → Settings.
Is data sent to external servers?
No. All metrics are stored in your own database.
How are old records deleted?
Set the retention days in Origen Web Analytics → Settings. The plugin runs a daily cleanup task.
Changelog
Plugin renamed to Origen Web Analytics. New folder slug: origen-web-analytics.
2.1.1
- Geographic analytics: visits by country chart and city table
- Admin menu label: Analytics
- Geo detection via server/CDN headers (no external APIs)
2.1.0
- Initial geo analytics attempt (use 2.1.1 instead)
2.0.1
- Admin menu label shortened to “Analytics”
2.0.0
- Renamed plugin to Origen Web Analytics (distinctive brand name for WordPress.org)
- Updated Chart.js to v4.5.1
1.1.4
- Requires WordPress 6.2+ (needed for safe %i SQL placeholders)
- Fixed Plugin Check variable prefix warnings in templates
1.1.0
- WordPress.org preparation release
- Local Chart.js bundle, data retention, privacy tools, uninstall cleanup
For developers
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FAQ
Origen Web Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Origen Web Analytics free?
Yes. Origen Web Analytics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Origen Web Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Origen Web Analytics is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 67/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Origen Web Analytics?
Origen Web Analytics is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 247 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days.
Does Origen Web Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Origen Web Analytics up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.
What PHP version does Origen Web Analytics need?
Origen Web Analytics requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Origen Web Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on September 3, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Origen Web Analytics?
Origen Web Analytics is developed and maintained by Origen Web.
What are the best alternatives to Origen Web Analytics?
The most popular alternatives to Origen Web Analytics are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).
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