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Plausible Analytics API

The Plausible Analytics API offers developers free access to privacy-focused website analytics, ensuring user data protection while retrieving essential metrics.

Developed by Plausible Insights Ltd.

99.90%Uptime
120msLatency
250Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieves aggregated analytics data for a site

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:8000/stats/aggregate
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'http://localhost:8000/stats/aggregate' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "period": "30d",
  "metrics": "pageviews,visitors",
  "site_id": "example.com"
}
Expected Response
{
  "visitors": {
    "value": 15432,
    "change": 8
  },
  "pageviews": {
    "value": 25432,
    "change": 12
  },
  "bounce_rate": 42.3
}
Version:v1
Limit:10 requests/minute

Real-World Applications
  • Integrating analytics into web dashboards for client projectsOptimized Capability
  • Monitoring website performance in real time for e-commerce platformsOptimized Capability
  • Creating data visualizations using website metrics for reportsOptimized Capability
  • Building custom analytics solutions for privacy-oriented applicationsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Privacy-focused analytics with minimal data collection
  • ✓ Lightweight and easy-to-use RESTful API
  • ✓ Detailed metrics including page views, referrers, and event tracking
  • ✓ Clear and comprehensive developer documentation
Limitations
  • ✗ No official SDKs currently available
  • ✗ Rate limits can impact very high-frequency data polling
  • ✗ Lacks advanced AI-driven insights or automated anomaly detection
  • ✗ Limited to JSON response format without XML support

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Subscription with pay-as-you-grow pricing
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 30 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per hour

Free Tier Usage

Free tier includes 10,000 pageviews per month with full API access and no credit card required.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building privacy-compliant web analytics tools and dashboards

Not Recommended For

Users needing extensive AI analytics or multi-format API responses

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#privacy#analytics

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