Independent Analytics is now part of our portfolio of agency-licensed plugins and will come preinstalled on all WordPress sites hosted with us. This new analytics solution delivers an easy-to-use, privacy-focused, and insightful alternative to Google Analytics tailored exclusively for WordPress users. All of the features you'd normally pay $49+/year for are now included with your WebOps Hosting plan.
Why Independent Analytics?
Independent Analytics offers a simple dashboard for tracking website visitors, traffic sources, geographic data, and device information, all directly within your WordPress admin—no external accounts or complicated code setup required. Its approach is privacy-first: all analytics data is stored locally, with no cookies and no personal data, making the plugin fully GDPR and CCPA compliant and eliminating the need for cookie consent popups.
Transitioning Hosting Plans & Internal Use
As we expand CDN usage to improve site performance, bandwidth usage as measured directly from the server is becoming less representative of your website's activity and resources it requires. Our hosting plans will begin to factor in website visitors, powered by Independent Analytics metrics, rather than storage and raw bandwidth. This change ensures analytics are more transparent and relevant, especially as traffic and our bandwidth costs shift toward paying for premium services like QUIC.Cloud. Independent Analytics will help us—and you—keep clear tabs on website visitors with stats that anyone can understand.
Moving Away from Google Analytics
For new sites, we are pivoting away from Google Analytics setups by default. This decision is informed by several key factors outlined in depth by the Independent Analytics team. Namely, Google Analytics often requires more technical knowledge and time to configure, can be less privacy-friendly, and frequently necessitates cookie banners and complex consent management. Independent Analytics, by contrast, eliminates these headaches with one-click activation, zero-cookie tracking, and compliance out of the box.
Key Features
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Effortless WordPress integration and setup—just install and activate.
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No performance impact thanks to asynchronous data collection.
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Fully private analytics: no third-party contacts, full compliance with privacy laws.
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Visual, customizable dashboards for quick insights on visitor behavior, most popular pages, and sources.
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Compatible with WordPress multisite installs—each subsite gets its own analytics dashboard.
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Filter and analyze by page type, author, or publication date.
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Advanced features in the Pro version, like UTM campaign tracking, eCommerce analytics, and form tracking.
Screenshots: See It for Yourself
1. Easy Form Conversion Stats
See exactly how many people are submitting your contact forms—and which ones are performing best.
2. Track How People Find and Convert
View which websites and campaigns bring you conversions at a glance.
3. Analytics in Your WordPress Dashboard—No Extra Logins
Login to your site and the analytics are right there, visual and simple.
4. View Counts on Each Page/Post
See how many people visit every page and post, right inside your WordPress admin.
For Businesses Needing Google Analytics
If your business still requires Google Analytics (e.g., for running AdWords campaigns or advanced marketing integrations), we offer our Analytics and Tag Management service. This provides Google Analytics setup and configuration for a low one-time fee, ensuring you still have access to traditional tracking when needed.
What Does This Mean for You?
- You focus on your business—we handle your website analytics.
- No extra setup, no technical knowledge needed, and no more confusing web tools.
- Clear, actionable insights you can actually use to grow your business.
Note: If your site collects customer information (via forms, orders, or newsletters), check out our Privacy Compliance service to help you keep everything privacy-friendly and compliant.
Have questions? Want a quick demo? Reach out and let us know—our team is here to help take care of your website and analytics, so you can focus on running your business.
