Simplest Analytics
Simple webanalytics stored in the own database without setting cookies.
Consider an alternative
Simplest Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Simplest Analytics stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| analytics | >100 |
| cookieless | #30 |
| statistic | >100 |
| tracking | >100 |
| video tracking | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
About Simplest Analytics
From the official readme · v1.3.3Description
Simplest Analytics tracks visits and unique users session based serverside without setting 3rd party cookies. It is also possible to track events and url paramaters. After
installing and activation the plugin it’s working without further configuration. If you want to set up custom tracking events or url parameters you can use the settings tab in
the WordPress backend.
Why use Simplest Analytics?
It is working. No function overload. Track visits, unique users and custom events like clicks.
What are the main features of the plugin?
- Track page visits and unique users
- Track traffic on sites
- Track where your traffic comes from
- Track where your woocommerce sales come from
- Track custom events when a user clicks an element
- Track the use of url parameters like your-site.com/?campaign=whatever
- Track video views (1sec, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
Custom function you can use to track further events
You can use this function to track further events in php hooks like form submissions, apply coupons, add to cart, etc:
$data = [];
$data[‘track_type’] = “event”; // event or pageview
$data[‘event_action’] = “yourevent”; // name of the event
simple_analytics_track_data($data); // function that saves the event
How are the charts in the admin dashboard generated?
The charts are based on google-charts.js which only load in the admin backend. The data is stored in the database on the same server where your WordPress installation
is located.
Installation
- Upload the zip to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory and unzip
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
OR go to ‘Plugins’ > ‘Add new’, and search for ‘simplest analytics’ to install through the WordPress dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin sets cookies?
No, it’s serverside tracking.
Can I track unique visitors?
Yes, visits and unique visitors.
Can I track clicks?
Yes, very easy to set up.
I need support!
Please visit https://www.coden-lassen.de/referenzen/plugin-simplest-analytics
Do you want to contrubute with code?
Please send a pull request https://github.com/stefan-klaes/simplest-analytics-wordpress-plugin
Changelog
Track unlimited events and url parameters
1.3.3 – 2025-03-27
- fixed typo
- allow to define access management for user roles that are allowed to use the webanalytics and settings part of the plugin
- improved translations
1.3.2 – 2024-09-03
- added possibility to define relevant cookie that needs to be set bevor tracking
1.3.1 – 2023-10-22
- removed max events and max parameters from 5 to unlimited
- improved german translation
1.3.0 – 2023-10-16
- added video tracking shortcode to track 1sec, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100% views
- fixed little dashboard ui bugs (today based on users timezone, tab switching)
1.2.0 – 2023-07-07
- added features to clear the database table easily
1.1.2 – 2023-02-07
- updated readme
- contrubite via github
For developers
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Simplest Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is Simplest Analytics free?
Yes. Simplest Analytics is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simplest Analytics safe to use in 2026?
Simplest Analytics shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simplest Analytics?
Simplest Analytics is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,288 times since it launched in January 2023. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simplest Analytics work with WordPress 7.1?
Simplest Analytics is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Simplest Analytics need?
Simplest Analytics requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Simplest Analytics last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on March 27, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Simplest Analytics?
Simplest Analytics is developed and maintained by Stefan Klaes.
What are the best alternatives to Simplest Analytics?
The most popular alternatives to Simplest Analytics are Site Kit by Google (5M+ installs), MonsterInsights (2M+ installs) and WP Statistics (500K+ installs).
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