Getting Started
Get started with Entrolytics in minutes
Getting Started
Get Entrolytics up and running in under 5 minutes. This guide covers everything from creating your account to verifying your first page views.
What is Entrolytics?
Entrolytics is a privacy-focused, open-source web analytics platform that provides comprehensive insights without compromising user privacy. No cookies, no tracking across sites, no selling data to third parties.
Key Benefits
- 🔒 Privacy-first - GDPR compliant, no cookies required
- ⚡ Lightweight - Under 1KB script, no performance impact
- 🎯 Real-time - See visitors and events as they happen
- 🛠️ Developer-friendly - Modern SDKs for all major frameworks
- 🌐 Self-hostable - Full control over your data
Choose Your Path
Easiest way to get started
Perfect for most users who want a hassle-free experience with automatic updates and maintenance.
- ✅ No server management
- ✅ Automatic updates
- ✅ Global CDN
- ✅ Free tier available
👉 Continue with Cloud Setup below
Cloud Setup
Create Your Account
- Visit entrolytics.dev
- Click "Sign Up"
- Choose your sign-up method:
- Email - Sign up with email and password
- Google - Sign in with Google account
- GitHub - Sign in with GitHub account
- Verify your email (if using email signup)
Add Your Website
After signing in:
- Click "Add Website" in your dashboard
- Enter your website domain (e.g.,
example.com) - Optionally add a display name for easy identification
- Click "Create Website"
You'll receive a unique Website ID - keep this handy for the next step.
Choose Your Integration Method
Pick the method that matches your setup:
For any website or CMS
Add this script to your site's <head> tag:
<script
defer
src="https://entrolytics.dev/script.js"
data-website-id="YOUR_WEBSITE_ID"
></script>Replace YOUR_WEBSITE_ID with your actual Website ID from the dashboard.
Where to add it:
- WordPress: Appearance → Theme Editor →
header.php - Webflow: Project Settings → Custom Code → Head Code
- Wix: Settings → Custom Code → Head
- HTML sites: Add to
<head>section
Verify Installation
Test that everything is working:
- Visit your website in a new browser window
- Navigate to a few different pages
- Return to Entrolytics dashboard
- You should see your visit in Real-time view (usually within 1-2 seconds)
Still not seeing data? Check the Troubleshooting section below.
Quick Start with CLI
For developers, the fastest way to get started is with our CLI:
# Navigate to your project
cd my-project
# Initialize Entrolytics (interactive setup)
npx @entrolytics/cli init
# Verify tracking
npx @entrolytics/cli verifyThe CLI automatically:
- Detects your framework (Next.js, React, Vue, etc.)
- Creates or finds your website
- Adds credentials to
.env.local - Installs the appropriate SDK
Troubleshooting
Next Steps
Now that Entrolytics is installed and tracking:
Support & Community
Need help? We're here for you:
- 📧 Email: hey@entrolytics.dev
- 💬 GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- 📖 Documentation: You're reading it! Browse more in the sidebar
- 🐦 Twitter: @entrolytics for updates
What's Different About Entrolytics?
vs Google Analytics
| Feature | Entrolytics | Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Cookie-free, GDPR compliant | Requires cookie consent |
| Script Size | < 1KB | ~45KB |
| Data Ownership | You own your data | Google owns your data |
| Learning Curve | Simple, focused interface | Complex, overwhelming |
| Performance | Real-time, instant | Delayed reporting |
vs Plausible/Fathom
| Feature | Entrolytics | Plausible/Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | ✅ Fully open | Plausible: ✅ / Fathom: ❌ |
| Self-hosting | ✅ Free | Extra cost |
| Framework SDKs | ✅ 10+ SDKs | Limited |
| API Access | ✅ All plans | Pro plans only |
| Pricing | Free tier + $9/mo | $9-19/mo |