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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

PropertyValue
CategoryData & Analytics
Deployments4
Tech StackPostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Elixir
TagsGDPR-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=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for Plausible:

VariableDescription
BASE_URLPublic URL of your Plausible instance
SECRET_KEY_BASESecret key for encryption
DATABASE_URLPostgreSQL connection string
CLICKHOUSE_DATABASE_URLClickHouse connection string

This template is maintained by CloudStation and receives regular updates.