Plausible
Privacy-Focused Web Analytics
Plausible
Get website analytics without invading privacy or cookie banners. Plausible is the GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics - simple, lightweight, and respects your visitors while giving you the insights you need.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Data & Analytics |
| Deployments | 4 |
| Tech Stack | PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Elixir |
| Tags | GDPR-compliant, Privacy-focused |
Features
- No cookie banners needed - GDPR/CCPA compliant by design, no visitor consent required
- 75x lighter than Google Analytics - Tiny 1KB script loads instantly, doesn't slow your site
- One simple dashboard - See everything at a glance, no endless confusing reports
- Privacy-first - No personal data collected, no cross-site tracking
- Track conversions - Set goals and see which traffic actually converts
- Campaign tracking - Monitor UTM parameters and understand what marketing works
- Self-host option - Keep all data on your servers for complete control
- Email reports - Get weekly summaries delivered automatically
Use Cases
- EU-based businesses - Stay GDPR compliant without sacrificing analytics insights
- Privacy-conscious brands - Show your audience you respect their privacy
- Content creators - See which posts perform without complex Google Analytics setup
- Small businesses - Get actionable insights without analytics overwhelm
- Marketing teams - Track campaigns and conversions with simple, clear data
- SaaS products - Monitor user behavior while respecting privacy laws
Quick Deploy
Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:
https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/plausible?deploy=trueConfiguration
Key environment variables for Plausible:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
BASE_URL | Public URL of your Plausible instance |
SECRET_KEY_BASE | Secret key for encryption |
DATABASE_URL | PostgreSQL connection string |
CLICKHOUSE_DATABASE_URL | ClickHouse connection string |
This template is maintained by CloudStation and receives regular updates.