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Koko Analytics vs GoatCounter: catalog facts
Koko Analytics	GoatCounter
Free The plugin is a free download under the GPL.	Free The hosted service is free and supported by donations; self-hosting has no restrictions.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Data stays in your own WordPress database No cookies and no external requests	No cookies or personal identifiers, no GDPR notice needed Very small tracking script plus a no-JavaScript pixel option
Only works on WordPress sites Covers essential metrics rather than detailed behavior analysis	Deliberately fewer features than Google Analytics or Matomo Hosted service relies on donations
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: EUPL-1.2
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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