Description
The simple & joyful Google Analytics alternative for WordPress
Seline Analytics is a simple, privacy-first website analytics tool designed for WordPress sites that value visitor privacy and data protection. No complex setup, no cookie banners required, and no visitor data exploitation.
You’ll need a Seline Analytics account to start collecting insights with this plugin. Take a look at the live demo.
We have a free tier while under 3,000 page views per month which is perfect for new sites.
External services
This plugin connects to the Seline Analytics service to collect and analyze website visitor data. This is necessary to provide web analytics functionality and display insights in your Seline Analytics dashboard.
What data is sent and when
The following data is transmitted to Seline Analytics servers when visitors interact with your website:
* Page views: URL, referrer, timestamp
* User interactions: Custom events (button clicks, form submissions, etc.) when configured
* Technical data: User agent, IP address – sent but never saved
Important privacy notes
- No personal information is collected by default
- No cookies are used unless explicitly enabled in settings
- IP addresses are anonymized for privacy protection
- GDPR, CCPA & PECR compliant by design
Service provider information
Service provider: Seline.com
Privacy policy: https://seline.com/privacy
Terms of service: https://seline.com/terms-and-conditions
Data processing location: European Union (GDPR compliant)
Installation
Automatic installation
- Login to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Seline Analytics”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Upload to your WordPress site via Plugins Add New Upload
- Activate the plugin
Configuration
- Go to Settings Seline Analytics
- Sign up for a free Seline Analytics account
- Copy your tracking token from your Seline dashboard settings
- Paste the token in the WordPress plugin settings
- Configure your privacy and tracking preferences
- Save settings and start collecting data!
Read our complete setup guide for detailed instructions.
FAQ
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Do I need a Seline Analytics account?
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Yes, you’ll need a Seline Analytics account to use this plugin. We offer a free tier while under 3,000 pageviews per month so you can test our analytics before committing. Sign up here.
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Is Seline Analytics GDPR compliant?
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Absolutely! Seline Analytics is designed with privacy laws in mind. We’re fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, PECR, and other privacy regulations. No cookie banners or consent notices required for analytics.
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Will this slow down my website?
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No. Our tracking script is extremely lightweight (under 3KB) and loads asynchronously. It won’t impact your site’s performance or SEO rankings.
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Can I track custom events and conversions?
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Yes! The plugin supports custom event tracking through simple HTML data attributes or JavaScript. Track button clicks, form submissions, purchases, or any user interaction.
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What about ad blockers?
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While some visitors may use ad blockers, Seline Analytics is designed to be less intrusive than traditional analytics tools. Our privacy-first approach means higher data accuracy compared to Google Analytics.
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Can I exclude certain users from tracking?
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Yes! You can exclude admin users, specific user roles, or any logged-in users from tracking. Perfect for getting clean data without internal traffic.
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Does it work with e-commerce plugins?
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Yes! Seline Analytics works great with WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, and other e-commerce plugins. Track purchases, cart additions, and customer behavior.
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Can I use this with other analytics tools?
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Absolutely. Many users run Seline Analytics alongside Google Analytics to compare data accuracy and prepare for their privacy-focused transition.
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What’s included in the free trial?
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The free trial includes all premium features: unlimited pageviews, custom events, team collaboration, funnels, AI chat, and more. No credit card required to start.
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How does pricing work?
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Seline is free to get started, with a flexible Pro plan based on the number of monthly events. View pricing.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Seline Analytics” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.0.0 – 2024-01-15
- Initial release – Welcome to simple & joufyl analytics!
- Automatic page view tracking
- Custom event tracking with data attributes
- WordPress admin settings interface
- URL pattern masking and filtering
- Cookie-free visitor identification
- Privacy-compliant tracking (GDPR, CCPA, PECR)
- PHP helper functions for developers
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- Lightweight, SEO-friendly script
- WordPress hook integrations (login, search, comments)
- Development mode for debugging




