Google Analytics Replacement (Piwik) - GoFuckYourself.com

V_RocKs · 07-19-2011, 11:09 AM

I saw it on GFY where someone was asking about a Google Analytics replacement and someone mentioned Piwik. The first thing that goes through my mind when I think of replacing Google Analytics is that whatever solution I choose (if it's in house) is going to be a pain in the ass to set up!

Thankfully nothing could be further from the truth. Piwik took as long to set up, and was as hard to set up, as a Wordpress installation. In fact, the information requested is basically the same. You might have to run some SSH commands or use FTP to change file/directory permissions, but that is it.

Part of the install is spent setting up your first site. So once done you get to see some immediate stats. Keep in mind that your first site is going to be the site/URL from which all of your other sites will load the analytics script! So plan to use a mainstream name and/or one you will be keeping for a long time.

Anyway... If you are looking to use something that has instant stats and keeps your data private, Piwik is a very easy solution!

V_RocKs · 07-19-2011, 11:13 AM

http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-piwik/

Add Piwik stats to your WP dashboard and give you a handy admin box to put your Piwik code into so you don't have to edit files manually.

munki · 07-19-2011, 11:15 AM

As detailed as analytics?

anexsia · 07-19-2011, 11:19 AM

I love Piwik, I find it just as good as analytics, if not better.

CurrentlySober · 07-19-2011, 11:21 AM

i cant afford either of them

AaronM · 07-19-2011, 11:22 AM

Been using Piwik for about 18 months now. I'm pretty happy with it.

SnakeX · 07-19-2011, 11:25 AM

why to replace G analytics?any good reasons?

anexsia · 07-19-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeX

why to replace G analytics?any good reasons?

sticking it to the man

V_RocKs · 07-19-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by munki

As detailed as analytics?

Yes, very much so! And drilling down leads to outgoing links... as in SERPs you show up on.

V_RocKs · 07-19-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SnakeX

why to replace G analytics?any good reasons?

Quicker access to your data.
Unlimited sites in your account.
Multiple installs can break up a network to hide your size if you choose to do so.
You create your own TOS.

SnakeX · 07-19-2011, 12:05 PM

i like it

i hope Google wont punish us for removing analytics

u-Bob · 07-19-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by munki

As detailed as analytics?

analytics can never be as detailed as something you run on your own servers...

Klen · 07-19-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by u-Bob

analytics can never be as detailed as something you run on your own servers...

Actually there is no difference between piwik and GA from technical point of view,since for both to make it work you will need to use include,it's not like AWstats which simply reads apache/server log.

u-Bob · 07-19-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Actually there is no difference between piwik and GA from technical point of view,since for both to make it work you will need to use include,it's not like AWstats which simply reads apache/server log.

I know, but you can import your apache logs into piwik...

mike|melina · 07-19-2011, 01:06 PM

Looks quite good indeed. I've been playing around with Clicky lately, it's certainly not as detailed as GA but the real time feature, they call it Spy, is quite ok.

However I didn't really stick to it. I'll most certainly give Piwik a go, thanks for the pointer.

Cheer.

AAB · 07-19-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeX

why to replace G analytics?any good reasons?

Any reason to cut off Google from spying on you and collecting data about you to build a pretty solid picture of who you are for whatever future use is a good reason

u-Bob · 07-19-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AAB

Any reason to cut off Google from spying on you and collecting data about you to build a pretty solid picture of who you are for whatever future use is a good reason

that and it slows down your site and isn't very accurate.

Gambrinus · 07-19-2011, 01:38 PM

I run piwik and analytics both on the same sites. Piwik consistently under reports the amount of SE traffic I am getting. I do like it though.

st0ned · 07-19-2011, 02:21 PM

Piwik can be a major server hog depending on how much traffic you have or how many sites you intend on tracking.

I played around with it for quite a while and thought it was great aside from the fact that it was far too lagged with my traffic so rather than setting up another high spec server just for stats I just stopped using it.

I also noticed a difference in traffic between Piwik and GA, was not sure what was causing that.

Klen · 07-19-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st0ned

Piwik can be a major server hog depending on how much traffic you have or how many sites you intend on tracking.

I played around with it for quite a while and thought it was great aside from the fact that it was far too lagged with my traffic so rather than setting up another high spec server just for stats I just stopped using it.

I also noticed a difference in traffic between Piwik and GA, was not sure what was causing that.

Yes that is reason why i dont use any tracking,since it can cause resource hogging and site slowdown.Kind a suck when i need to check some stats but still it's not lack i am gonna lose any money with it.Beside i think only statistic what is matter is for which google keyword you rank,and that info can be seen in google webmaster tools and do not require any tracking.

Andreas · 07-19-2011, 03:33 PM

Thats my main concern that it will just slow down my server too much.

CyberHustler · 07-19-2011, 03:35 PM

I just stopped using piwik. Great stats program but I hate slow sites. Awstats for me.

Babaganoosh · 07-19-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Andreas

Thats my main concern that it will just slow down my server too much.

It won't assuming you know how to tune mysql.

John-ACWM · 07-20-2011, 06:37 AM

Nice info

V_RocKs · 07-20-2011, 07:32 AM

Piwik shows you what position you were in when they come from a SE.

Splum · 07-20-2011, 07:37 AM

Piwik is fucking awesome, I am also having pretty good success with getclicky for a remotely hosted solution

Si · 07-20-2011, 07:52 AM

I just stick with awstats. Hate using other analytics.

07-19-2011, 11:09 AM	#1
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Google Analytics Replacement (Piwik) I saw it on GFY where someone was asking about a Google Analytics replacement and someone mentioned Piwik. The first thing that goes through my mind when I think of replacing Google Analytics is that whatever solution I choose (if it's in house) is going to be a pain in the ass to set up! Thankfully nothing could be further from the truth. Piwik took as long to set up, and was as hard to set up, as a Wordpress installation. In fact, the information requested is basically the same. You might have to run some SSH commands or use FTP to change file/directory permissions, but that is it. Part of the install is spent setting up your first site. So once done you get to see some immediate stats. Keep in mind that your first site is going to be the site/URL from which all of your other sites will load the analytics script! So plan to use a mainstream name and/or one you will be keeping for a long time. Anyway... If you are looking to use something that has instant stats and keeps your data private, Piwik is a very easy solution!

07-19-2011, 11:15 AM	#3
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07-19-2011, 11:13 AM	#2
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-piwik/ Add Piwik stats to your WP dashboard and give you a handy admin box to put your Piwik code into so you don't have to edit files manually.

07-19-2011, 11:19 AM	#4
anexsia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,735	I love Piwik, I find it just as good as analytics, if not better.

07-19-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Been using Piwik for about 18 months now. I'm pretty happy with it.

07-19-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
SnakeX Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 135	why to replace G analytics?any good reasons?

07-19-2011, 12:05 PM	#11
SnakeX Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 135	i like it i hope Google wont punish us for removing analytics

07-19-2011, 01:38 PM	#18
Gambrinus So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Prague Posts: 740	I run piwik and analytics both on the same sites. Piwik consistently under reports the amount of SE traffic I am getting. I do like it though.

07-19-2011, 03:33 PM	#21
Andreas Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Heaven Posts: 728	Thats my main concern that it will just slow down my server too much. __________________ _______________

07-19-2011, 03:35 PM	#22
CyberHustler Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,002	I just stopped using piwik. Great stats program but I hate slow sites. Awstats for me.

07-20-2011, 06:37 AM	#24
John-ACWM Work Work Work Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: EU Posts: 20,060	Nice info __________________ Video Chat Forum

07-20-2011, 07:32 AM	#25
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Piwik shows you what position you were in when they come from a SE.

07-20-2011, 07:37 AM	#26
Splum Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 6,195	Piwik is fucking awesome, I am also having pretty good success with getclicky for a remotely hosted solution

07-20-2011, 07:52 AM	#27
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	I just stick with awstats. Hate using other analytics.