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classicpress and wordpress

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Requirements: 

  * Just want the basics - don't need email notices, mouse tracking, etc etc etc.
  * Want source ip numbers / locations (not cloudflare ips)
  * Exclude wp-admin and logged-in admin/editors from the stats.
  * No Google
  * No Jetpack
  * Save stats in some kind of easily accessible format.
      (in case the plugin goes under)


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compare and reviews:

  * 11 Best Analytics Solutions for WordPress Users
       https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/7-best-analytics-solutions-for-wordpress-users/
       [updated 2 jan 2020]


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Plugins: 

  
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  * WP Statistics
      https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-statistics/
      https://wp-statistics.com/
      https://wp-statistics.com/faqs/
      https://wp-statistics.com/documentation/
      https://github.com/wp-statistics/

      BUT:
        "It seems that the plugin is no longer maintained."
        https://wordpress.org/support/topic/exclude-own-ip-address/
        But it is getting replies from authors on github.


    PHP 5.6+
    WP 3.0+
    at least 128MB memory


  
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  Slimstat Analytics


  
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  WP Power Stats



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  * Motomo  (was Piwik)
      https://matomo.org/
      "Google Analytics alternative that protects your data and
       your customers' privacy"
      "You own your data."
      No mention of classicpress.
      - open source.
      - use their cloud, or self-host ("on-premise"), or Matomo for WordPress
      - no data limitations.

      Compare options:
        https://matomo.org/pricing/
    
    - On-Premise:
        - https://matomo.org/matomo-on-premise/
        - https://matomo.org/docs/installation/
        Can install on a separate server to reduce load on your site.

    - On WordPress
        Matomo:
        - https://wordpress.org/plugins/matomo/
        - https://matomo.org/faq/wordpress/
        WP-Matomo:
          https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-piwik/
          for use with on-premise or cloud.

    PHP 7.2+
    WP 4.8+
    at least 128MB memory


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more info:

  * https://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/7-best-analytics-solutions-for-wordpress-users/





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