Simple Matomo Tracking Code
This unofficial plugin adds the Matomo Web Analytics javascript code into the footer of your website. It has several useful options.
Solid choice
Simple Matomo Tracking Code is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (800+ 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 Simple Matomo Tracking Code stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| matomo | #4 |
| piwik | #5 |
| statistics | #97 |
| stats | #83 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Simple Matomo Tracking Code
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
This is a unofficial, basic WordPress plugin for the Matomo web analytics software platform.
It adds the Matomo javascript code into every page of your website, so you don’t have to code PHP to add it to your templates.
It is based quite heavily on the (no more supported) Piwik Analytics WordPress plugin which itself is based on the (no more available) Google Analytics wordpress plugin by Joost de Valk.
The following options are supported:
- matomo hostname
- matomo path
- site ID
- option to control download tracking
- option to exclude the admin user (probably you)
Please note, this plugin requires a self-contained Matomo installation somewhere under your control. It does not include Matomo itself.
See also The Matomo Website.
Installation
- Install and activate the plugin as you normally would.
(You can find more details and instructions here.) - Visit the “Simple Matomo Tracking Code” page in the “Settings” section and adjust the parameters.
Don’t forget to click “Update Settings” when you’re done.
Frequently asked questions
The Matomo Web Analytics javascript code does not show up.
Make sure your theme has a call to wp_footer() in the footer.php file Make sure you’re not logged in as admin.
How can I report security bugs?
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability. Or you send them directly to info@rolandbaer.ch.
Changelog
1.1.1
- fixed XSS vulnerability
1.1.0
- uninstall updated for multisite compatibility
1.0.3
- Bugfix for reset, fixes from static code analysis, requires now PHP 7.1 or higher
1.0.2
- changed texts
1.0.1
- code cleanup: moved duplicated code in function
1.0.0
- prepared for translations
For developers
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FAQ
Simple Matomo Tracking Code: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Simple Matomo Tracking Code free?
Yes. Simple Matomo Tracking Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple Matomo Tracking Code safe to use in 2026?
Simple Matomo Tracking Code is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple Matomo Tracking Code?
Simple Matomo Tracking Code is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,993 times since it launched in December 2020. It was downloaded 340 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple Matomo Tracking Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Matomo Tracking Code up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Simple Matomo Tracking Code need?
Simple Matomo Tracking Code requires PHP 7.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simple Matomo Tracking Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Simple Matomo Tracking Code?
Simple Matomo Tracking Code is developed and maintained by rbaer.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Matomo Tracking Code?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Matomo Tracking Code are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (600K+ installs).
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