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The Best WordPress Analytics Plugin? Independent Analytics

Tired of GA4 complexity and cookie banners? Here is why I installed Independent Analytics on all my client sites.

June 10, 2026 Tools & Plugins

Since Google Analytics became GA4, many clients complain: "I don't understand anything anymore." Independent Analytics solves this problem at the root.

1. No Cookies, No Complex Banners

Independent Analytics does not use cookies to track visitors. It analyzes the IP address anonymously combined with the User Agent to identify unique sessions without invading privacy.

The result? You can drastically simplify your Cookie Policy and GDPR Banner (obviously always consult your lawyer, but technically it is anonymous server-side tracking).

2. Data Inside the Dashboard

The client doesn't have to log in to Google. They see visits directly in the WordPress panel. The interface is clean, fast, and understandable: Top Pages, Referrers, Devices. Done. Everything 90% of companies need.

3. Speed

No heavy external JavaScript scripts to load. Everything runs on your server in a super-optimized way. This helps Core Web Vitals and the perceived speed by the user.

Conclusion

If you manage sites for clients who don't do heavy e-commerce or complex cross-platform funnels, GA4 is useless. Switch to Independent Analytics and make your life easier.

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