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Ackee
Self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool for your websites
Node.js analytics platform that respects visitor privacy. Track website traffic with anonymized data, no cookies required, and a clean minimal interface.
Overview
Privacy-First Web Analytics
Ackee is a self-hosted analytics platform built for website owners who value visitor privacy without sacrificing insights. Unlike traditional analytics tools, Ackee anonymizes all tracked data to prevent user identification while still delivering actionable traffic statistics through a clean, minimal interface.
Built on Modern Infrastructure
Powered by Node.js and MongoDB, Ackee runs entirely on your own infrastructure, giving you complete control over your data. The platform requires no cookies and eliminates the need for intrusive consent banners. Beyond pageviews, Ackee supports custom event tracking for button clicks, form submissions, and conversions. A fully documented GraphQL API enables custom integrations and reporting tools.
Flexible Deployment Options
Ackee deploys seamlessly via Docker, Docker Compose, Helm, or directly to platforms like Netlify, Vercel, Heroku, Railway, and Render. Configuration through environment variables and extensive documentation make setup straightforward. An active ecosystem of plugins supports React, Vue, Angular, WordPress, Django, and more, ensuring compatibility with virtually any web stack.
Highlights
Anonymized visitor tracking with no cookies or consent banners required
Custom event tracking for clicks, conversions, and user interactions
Fully documented GraphQL API for custom integrations and reporting
Lightweight Node.js and MongoDB architecture with flexible deployment options
Pros
- Complete data ownership and privacy compliance without third-party dependencies
- Clean, focused interface that surfaces essential metrics without complexity
- Extensive plugin ecosystem for React, Vue, WordPress, Django, and more
- Multiple deployment methods including Docker, Heroku, Vercel, and Railway
Considerations
- Requires self-hosting infrastructure and maintenance overhead
- Limited marketing analytics features compared to Google Analytics or Matomo
- MongoDB dependency adds complexity for simple hosting environments
- Anonymization prevents detailed user journey and cohort analysis
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Fit guide
Great for
- Privacy-conscious website owners seeking GDPR-compliant analytics
- Developers wanting full control over analytics data and infrastructure
- Small to medium sites needing essential traffic insights without bloat
- Teams building custom analytics dashboards via GraphQL API
Not ideal when
- Marketing teams requiring detailed attribution and conversion funnels
- Organizations needing advanced segmentation and user journey mapping
- Projects without server infrastructure or technical deployment resources
- Enterprises requiring real-time collaboration and multi-user permissions
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Custom Analytics Dashboard
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Tech snapshot
JavaScript85%
SCSS14%
Dockerfile1%
Procfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Does Ackee require a cookie consent banner?
No. Ackee does not use cookies or track unique users, eliminating the need for consent banners in most jurisdictions.
What infrastructure does Ackee require?
Ackee runs on Node.js with MongoDB for data storage. It can be deployed via Docker, directly on a server, or on platforms like Heroku, Vercel, and Railway.
Can I track custom events like button clicks?
Yes. Ackee supports custom event tracking for interactions like button clicks, form submissions, and newsletter signups beyond standard pageviews.
How does Ackee ensure visitor privacy?
Ackee anonymizes all tracked data to prevent individual user identification while still providing aggregate traffic statistics and insights.
Is there an API for custom integrations?
Yes. Ackee provides a fully documented GraphQL API that powers the UI and enables custom reporting tools and integrations.
Project at a glance
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LicenseMIT
Repo age11 years old
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