100% data ownership and control with no data sampling
Last updated Dec 9, 2025
Matomo is the leading open-source web analytics platform and the primary privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics. With over 1 million websites using the platform globally, Matomo holds a strong position in the privacy-centric analytics market, particularly among European organizations, government agencies, and enterprises requiring data sovereignty. The platform has gained significant momentum following increased privacy regulations and concerns about third-party data sharing.
Matomo (formerly Piwik) is a leading open-source web analytics platform that provides organizations with full control over their data while respecting user privacy. Founded in 2007, Matomo offers a powerful alternative to proprietary analytics solutions like Google Analytics, emphasizing data ownership, privacy compliance, and transparency. The platform is used by over 1 million websites across 190+ countries, including governments, enterprises, and small businesses that prioritize data sovereignty and GDPR compliance. Matomo delivers comprehensive analytics capabilities including visitor tracking, conversion optimization, heatmaps, session recordings, A/B testing, and custom reporting. The platform can be self-hosted on-premise or used as a cloud service, giving organizations flexibility in how they manage their analytics infrastructure. With its commitment to privacy-by-design principles and compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, Matomo has positioned itself as the ethical analytics choice for organizations worldwide. The company operates under a dual-model approach: offering the core analytics platform as free open-source software while providing premium features, cloud hosting, and enterprise support as paid services. This model has enabled Matomo to build a sustainable business while maintaining its commitment to open-source principles and user privacy.
Core web analytics platform providing visitor tracking, page views, bounce rates, conversion tracking, and comprehensive reporting with full data ownership
Visual analytics tools showing user behavior through click heatmaps, mouse movement tracking, and session replay capabilities
Built-in experimentation platform for testing variations of web pages, content, and user experiences to optimize conversions
Detailed insights into form performance, field completion rates, drop-off points, and conversion optimization for web forms
Privacy-focused tag management system for deploying and managing marketing tags without third-party data sharing
Search engine optimization tools and keyword tracking to understand organic search performance and visitor intent
Specialized tracking for online stores including product performance, cart abandonment, revenue tracking, and customer journey analysis
Flexible reporting engine with customizable dashboards, scheduled reports, and data visualization options
Aggregate analytics across multiple websites and properties for enterprise-level consolidated reporting
Native WordPress integration for seamless analytics deployment on WordPress websites
Native SDKs for iOS and Android app analytics with privacy-first tracking