Privacy-friendly analytics for your WordPress site

Burst gives you the key insights you need without tracking your users or slowing down your site. It’s a lightweight analytics plugin built for WordPress, fully GDPR-compliant, and super easy to use. Just install it and you’re good to go. No clutter, no complicated dashboards, just clean, useful data.

Our users rave about our support

Whether you’re setting things up for the first time or hit a weird issue you can’t figure out, we’ve got your back. Our support team is fast, friendly, helpful, and actually human.

Self-hosted & fully integrated with WordPress

No third-party servers, no external dependencies. Burst runs directly on your WordPress site, keeping your data private and fully under your control.

Clean and simple analytics

Burst gives you the stats that matter: pageviews, visitors, sessions, and more. All in a clear, easy-to-use dashboard. No confusing reports, no data overload, just the insights you actually need.

Upgrade to Burst Pro and…

  • Get fast, priority support

    Need help? Get experts reply within 24 hours on weekdays.

  • Send branded reports

    Schedule automatic email reports and add your own logo to keep things professional.

  • Track multiple goals

    Measure different conversions across your site with support for multiple custom goals.

  • Archive old data automatically

    Keep your analytics dashboard clean and your site running smoothly with auto-archiving of older data.

  • Understand user journeys with URL parameters

    Monitor detailed user behaviour with support for URL parameter tracking.

  • Measure marketing campaigns

    Use UTM tags to track the performance of specific campaigns and traffic sources.

  • Drill down with advanced filters

    Filter your data by location. More filter options coming soon.

  • See where your visitors are

    Get a clear view of visitor countries and improve your content strategy with location-based insights.

Testimonials

  • Excellent plug-in. I had Google Analytics, I installed Burst stats and it gives me the stats I need without all the overhead. My pagespeed score improved too!

    @marxgal WordPress.org Review – 5 stars
  • Fast as lightning support and very helpful. Great plugin for reasonable price.

    @karsten007 WordPress.org Review – 5 stars
  • “A great (if not the best) alternative to Google Analytics in the GDPR era. On top of that, since it’s native to WordPress, it’s so easy to configure goals.”

    @daanvandenbergh WordPress.org Review – 5 stars

Money-back Guarantee!

Not sure if Burst is right for you? Try it risk-free. If you’re not happy for any reason, we’ll give you a full refund within 30 days. No questions asked.

Frequently asked questions

What is Burst Statistics?

Burst is a WordPress analytics plugin designed with privacy in mind. It lets you monitor your website’s traffic without gathering personal data, keeping you fully in control.

The plugin is lightweight, easy to use, and runs entirely on your own server – no external tracking, no complex setup, and no data sent elsewhere.

Will Burst slow down my website?

Burst is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It runs quietly in the background and has minimal impact on performance.

If you notice anything slowing down, let us know – we’re always happy to investigate and improve.

Where does Burst store my data?

All analytics data is saved directly on your own WordPress site. We don’t access, share, or sell your information.

Burst Pro gives you access to premium features while keeping your data private and fully under your control – with no third-party tracking or data selling involved.

Can I track marketing campaigns in Burst?

Yes. Burst Pro supports UTM parameters, so you can monitor campaign performance directly in your dashboard without third-party tracking scripts.

Do I need consent banners or cookie pop-ups with Burst?

Because Burst doesn’t use tracking cookies or share data with third parties, websites don’t need to show consent banners in most regions.

Can I use Burst as a Google Analytics alternative?

Yes. Burst is designed to be a lightweight and privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics, especially for WordPress users who want to keep their data self-hosted and GDPR-compliant.

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