Counter is an open-source, privacy-friendly web analytics platform from Germany providing website traffic measurement without invasive user tracking. The service emphasizes simplicity and straightforwardness, providing basic metrics without complex interfaces. Counter focuses on aggregate statistics rather than individual user profiling, respecting visitor privacy. The platform tracks basic metrics including page views, visitor counts, and traffic sources. Counter supports minimal configuration reducing complexity for non-technical website operators. The service implements a pay-what-you-want pricing model allowing users to support development according to their means. Counter emphasizes ethical analytics practices and transparent operations. The service is suitable for bloggers, small websites, and organizations seeking privacy-respecting analytics without detailed user tracking. Counter is open-source enabling self-hosting alternatives for organizations preferring complete data control.
