- About
- Open-source web analytics platform prioritizing privacy. Open-source alternative to Google Analytics.
- Catalogue
- No. 042
- Category
- Data & Content
- Founded
- 2007, United Kingdom
- GitHub stars
- ★ 22k

Overview
Matomo is a powerful open-source web analytics platform that provides comprehensive insights into your website's traffic and user behavior. As an ethical alternative to Google Analytics, Matomo offers full data ownership, GDPR compliance, and no data limits. It features real-time analytics, heatmaps, A/B testing, and customizable dashboards, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes prioritizing data privacy and control.
What it does well
Matomo provides complete data ownership, ensuring user privacy and GDPR compliance. It offers a wide range of features including real-time analytics, heatmaps, A/B testing, and customizable reports. With no sampling and no data limits, Matomo gives you access to 100% of your data. Its open-source nature allows for full customization and the option to self-host, providing maximum control and security.
Why it’s in the collection
Matomo stands out for its commitment to user privacy and data ownership in the web analytics space. It offers a feature-rich alternative to mainstream analytics tools without compromising on data protection. The platform's flexibility, from on-premise hosting to cloud options, makes it suitable for various business needs. Its active open-source community ensures continuous improvements and support, making Matomo a robust and ethical choice for organizations valuing both comprehensive analytics and data privacy.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 21,952
- Forks
- 2,915
- Commits
- 31,557
- Repository
- matomo-org/matomo
Languages
- PHP 78.5%
- JavaScript 8.2%
- Vue 5.3%
- Other 8%
Compared with
Google AnalyticsWidely used analytics tool, but raises privacy concerns and has limitations on data ownership.
PlausibleNo. 108Simple and privacy-focused analytics, but with fewer advanced features compared to Matomo.- FFathomPrivacy-first analytics tool, but closed-source and with a more limited feature set than Matomo.
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