Web-Stat – Live Visitor Analytics
Real-time WordPress visitor analytics: see live visits, entrance pages, traffic sources and returning visitors in clear reports.
Safe pick
Yes — Web-Stat is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Web-Stat stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| real-time analytics | #20 |
| site-statistics | #22 |
| Visitor analytics | #7 |
| visitor tracking | #10 |
| web analytics | #5 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 19 reviews
About Web-Stat – Live Visitor Analytics
From the official readme · v2.6Description
Web-Stat is a website analytics and visitor tracking service for WordPress. See visits as they happen: recent visitors, their entrance pages, where they came from and whether they have visited before. Explore traffic with live reports, referrer statistics and a visitor map. Plus adds navigation and click-path reports.
Install and activate the plugin to set up tracking. Open Web-Stat from your WordPress admin menu to view your stats. You can also access your reports on the Web-Stat website. Explore the live demo.
What you can see
- Live visitors: See recent visits as they arrive, including entrance pages, referrers, device details and approximate location.
- Traffic sources: Find visits from search engines, social media, other websites and direct traffic.
- Returning visitors: See which visitors have been to your site before.
- Navigation and click-paths (Plus): Follow the pages visitors view within your site and analyze their journeys.
- Website statistics: Review visits over time, entrance pages, referrers and visitor locations.
- Advanced reporting: Paid plans add longer history, deeper engagement reports, conversions, custom events and downtime monitoring, depending on the plan.
Free and paid plans
The free plan includes up to 5,000 page views per month, the latest 50 visits and one month of report history. If your site reaches its monthly page-view limit, tracking pauses until the next month or until you increase capacity.
Paid plans increase capacity and add features:
- Basic: $4.95/month or $49.50/year; up to 10,000 page views per month and six months of report history.
- Plus: $9.95/month or $99.50/year; up to 100,000 page views per month and 12 months of history, with navigation and click-path reports, time-on-site and bounce rates.
- Pro: $19.95/month or $199.50/year; up to 300,000 page views per month and 24 months of history, with conversions, custom events and downtime monitoring.
- Max: $49.95/month or $499.50/year; up to 500,000 page views per month and 60 months of history.
Prices are in USD. See the full plan comparison for current prices, limits and the features included with each plan.
Hosted analytics and privacy
Web-Stat is a hosted analytics service provided by Web Tracking Services, LLC. The plugin connects your WordPress site to Web-Stat; analytics data is processed on Web-Stat’s servers, not stored solely in your WordPress database. A Web-Stat account is required and is set up when you install the plugin.
The tracking code sends visit information to Web-Stat, including page URLs, referrers, IP addresses and browser/device details. Location is estimated from IP addresses. Optional features can collect information about signed-in users when enabled. Site owners should describe their use of analytics in their site’s privacy notice and configure tracking for their visitors as appropriate. Read the Web-Stat privacy policy and service terms.
Support
Need help getting started or reading your reports? Contact Web-Stat support.
Installation
- In WordPress, open Plugins > Add New and search for Web-Stat.
- Install and activate the plugin. It sets up a Web-Stat account and starts tracking your site.
- Open Web-Stat in the WordPress admin menu or click View My Stats to see your visits.
- Visit Web-Stat > Settings to adjust tracking or account settings.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate Web-Stat account?
Yes. Installing the plugin sets up a Web-Stat account for your site. You can open your stats through WordPress or on the Web-Stat website.
Are my analytics stored in my WordPress database?
No. The plugin sends visit data to the Web-Stat hosted service, where your reports are processed. See the privacy links in the description above.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. The free plan includes up to 5,000 page views per month, the latest 50 visits and one month of report history. You can upgrade if you need more capacity or advanced reports.
Can I see which pages a visitor viewed?
The free plan shows a visitor’s entrance page. Plus adds navigation and click-path reports showing the pages visitors viewed within your site.
Will Web-Stat appear on my site?
Tracking is invisible by default. You can choose to display a visitor counter in Web-Stat > Settings.
How do I change plans or find my login details?
Use Web-Stat > Settings in your WordPress admin area, or open your account on the Web-Stat website. See the plan comparison for feature details.
Changelog
Allows the dashboard widget in guest mode.
2.6
- Released: 2025-04-19
- 2.6 Allow dashboard widget in guest mode
2.5.9
- Released: 2025-04-17
- Improved error logging
2.5.8
- Released: 2025-04-17
- Housekeeping
2.5.7
- Released: 2025-04-17
- Bug corrected
2.5.6
- Released: 2025-04-14
- Housekeeping and minor improvements
2.5.5
- Released: 2025-04-14
- Housekeeping and minor improvements
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Web-Stat – Live Visitor Analytics: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Web-Stat free?
Yes. Web-Stat is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Web-Stat safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Web-Stat is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Web-Stat?
Web-Stat is active on 5K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 107,020 times since it launched in April 2018. It was downloaded 591 times in the last 30 days.
Does Web-Stat work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Web-Stat up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.9.5 or newer.
What PHP version does Web-Stat need?
Web-Stat requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Web-Stat last updated?
The latest version, 2.6, was released on September 25, 2026 (2 days ago).
Who makes Web-Stat?
Web-Stat is developed and maintained by Web-Stat.
What are the best alternatives to Web-Stat?
The most popular alternatives to Web-Stat are YooAnalytics (40+ installs), Live Traffic Analytics (30+ installs) and AFS Analytics for WooCommer… (20+ installs).
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