Counter.dev (Self-hosted)

Counter.dev (self-hosted) is the community distribution of the Counter.dev web analytics platform packaged for on-premise use. It provides the same UI and integration experience as the hosted service but runs as a single Go binary that serves an embedded JavaScript frontend and stores data in Redis.

Key Features

• Single standalone Go binary (cntr) containing static assets for easy deployment and upgrades
• Redis used as the primary datastore for metrics and state
• Command-line management tools for creating users, changing passwords, and serving the app (examples: createuser, chgpwd, serve)
• Embedded JavaScript-based UI for viewing site metrics and configuring tracking integrations
• Implements the core feature set of the hosted Counter.dev offering for lightweight site analytics

Use Cases

• Add simple, privacy-conscious analytics to small websites or landing pages without third-party services
• Internal site usage tracking and lightweight traffic dashboards for intranets or internal tools
• Local testing and development of tracking integrations before moving to a hosted analytics solution

Limitations and Considerations

• The self-hosted distribution is marked as beta; some hosted features are not yet implemented (archiving functionality is currently missing)
• Requires a running Redis instance and basic operational knowledge to manage the service and backup data
• Feature parity with the hosted product may be incomplete; expect ongoing changes as the self-hosted edition matures

Counter.dev self-hosted is a pragmatic option for teams who need an embeddable, Redis-backed analytics frontend with minimal infrastructure. It favors simplicity and a compact deployment model while continuing to evolve toward parity with the hosted offering.