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Litlyx
Cookie-free analytics with 30-second setup and AI-powered insights
Modern, developer-friendly analytics tool that tracks visits, events, and user behavior without cookies. Self-hostable via Docker or use the free cloud version.
Overview
Developer-First Analytics
Litlyx is a privacy-focused analytics platform designed for developers who need powerful insights without the complexity of traditional tools. With a single script tag or npm package, you can start tracking page visits, real-time users, bounce rates, session duration, and geographic data in under 30 seconds.
Custom Event Tracking & Flexibility
Beyond standard web analytics, Litlyx enables custom event tracking with rich metadata support. Track user actions like purchases, form submissions, or feature usage with structured data that matters to your business. The platform works natively across all JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks—React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt, and even WordPress.
Privacy-Compliant & Self-Hostable
Built with GDPR compliance in mind, Litlyx operates without cookies while delivering comprehensive analytics. Deploy the entire dashboard on your infrastructure using Docker, or leverage the free cloud version with no vendor lock-in. The AI-powered dashboard simplifies data interpretation, making complex metrics accessible without sacrificing depth. Whether you're a solo developer or scaling a product, Litlyx provides the analytics foundation you need without the overhead.
Highlights
30-second setup with single script tag or npm package
Cookie-free, GDPR-compliant tracking with no user consent banners
Custom event tracking with structured metadata support
Fully self-hostable via Docker or free cloud hosting
Pros
- Extremely fast setup across all JavaScript frameworks
- No cookie consent requirements simplifies compliance
- Flexible custom event tracking with metadata
- Self-hosting option provides full data ownership
Considerations
- Newer platform with smaller community than established alternatives
- AI-powered features may require learning curve
- Limited third-party integrations compared to mature solutions
- Documentation scope may be narrower than enterprise tools
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Fit guide
Great for
- Developers wanting privacy-first analytics without setup complexity
- Teams requiring GDPR compliance without cookie consent flows
- Projects needing custom event tracking with rich metadata
- Organizations wanting self-hosted analytics infrastructure
Not ideal when
- Enterprises requiring extensive third-party tool integrations
- Teams needing advanced marketing attribution models
- Organizations dependent on Google Analytics ecosystem
- Projects requiring years of historical data migration
How teams use it
SaaS Product Analytics
Track feature usage, user flows, and conversion events with custom metadata to optimize product decisions without privacy concerns
E-commerce Behavior Tracking
Monitor product views, cart actions, and purchase events with price and SKU metadata while maintaining GDPR compliance
Content Site Performance
Analyze page visits, bounce rates, and session duration across global audiences without cookie consent banners
Self-Hosted Agency Dashboard
Deploy isolated analytics instances for multiple clients with full data sovereignty and white-label potential
Tech snapshot
Vue52%
TypeScript47%
JavaScript1%
SCSS1%
Dockerfile1%
CSS1%
Frequently asked questions
How does Litlyx work without cookies?
Litlyx uses privacy-preserving techniques to track sessions and visitors without storing cookies in users' browsers, ensuring GDPR compliance without consent banners.
Can I migrate from Google Analytics to Litlyx?
Yes, Litlyx provides similar core metrics like page views, sessions, and bounce rates. Custom event tracking can replace GA event tracking, though historical data migration is not automatic.
What's included in the free cloud version?
The cloud version at Litlyx.com is free forever and includes all core analytics features, custom event tracking, and the AI-powered dashboard without usage limits for most projects.
How do I self-host Litlyx?
Clone the repository and run `docker-compose up`. The dashboard runs on localhost:3000. Configure your script tag with data-host, data-port, and data-secure attributes to send data to your instance.
Does Litlyx work with WordPress?
Yes, inject the Litlyx script tag into your WordPress site using any JavaScript injection plugin to start tracking analytics immediately.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age1 year old
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