Ahrefs Web Analytics

Simple, free Google Analytics alternative

A better way to track website traffic: focused insights, privacy-friendly, cookie-free, and lightning-fast.

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Ahrefs Web Analytics

What makes Ahrefs Web Analytics different

Privacy-friendly. No personal data collected. Period.
Privacy-friendly
Zero complexity. Get just the right metrics you need.
Lightning fast. Instantly see website visitors within 1 minute of an event.
Free for websites with verified ownership.
Up to
1
M
Events
Simple setup. Install JS snippet in seconds or import data from GA4.
Simulate browsers, devices, operating systems or crawlers

Lightweight script.

2
KB

Timezone setting.

See everything happening to your website

Monitor AI traffic

See which AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and so on drive AI traffic to your site. Start optimizing for AI search today, not tomorrow.

Track SEO wins

Connect Google Search Console to see which keywords bring visitors from Google. Get the full picture from search rankings to website conversion.

Analyze user journeys

Use funnels to see exactly how visitors move through your website's key stages. Identify where people drop off and optimize your conversion path.

Setup custom events

Monitor button clicks, form submissions, downloads for each activity that matters to your business. See exactly which pages convert visitors into customers.

Measure ad performance

Add UTM tags to monitor your PPC, affiliate, and partnership campaigns. Get clear breakdowns by landing page, continent, language, and device.

Capture outbound links

Discover which external links your visitors click and from which pages. Spot your most engaging content and potential revenue leaks.

Set up Ahrefs Web Analytics in seconds—no technical skills

1
Install JavaScript snippet by copying and pasting it into your site.
2
Re-check the installation to confirm the snippet is correctly installed.
3
See real-time traffic analytics as visitor behavior and data update instantly.
Closing the loopholes in Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a must-have tool for any website owner. But its complexity can often get in the way of its usefulness. Here’s how Ahrefs’ Web Analytics bridges the gap.

GA4

Privacy

Zero cookies
First-party cookies

Data load time

Instantly
24-48 hours

Script size

2kb
±98kb

Historical data

Unlimited
26 months

Unlock higher limits with Web Analytics Add-on

Ahrefs Web Analytics is free for up to 1 million events per project each month. Upgrade easily as your site grows and keep scaling your insights without limits.

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