Official CheckStat Blog — Analytics

Top 5 Free Web Analytics Services (2025)

We compiled an up-to-date Top 5 of free analytics tools. The criteria are simple: free access, easy setup, and clear metrics. The list was put together as objectively as possible so everyone can see what suits them best.

Why CheckStat is objectively the best: data updates in real time and you get a live user activity feed. There are flexible include/exclude filters and more, an API, and strict privacy (data is not shared with anyone).

• CheckStat — lightweight script, information is updated in real time, API, privacy.
• Google Analytics 4 — Google ecosystem, advertising workflows.
• Microsoft Clarity — session recordings and heatmaps.
• Matomo (On-Premise) — self-host and full control over data.
• Umami (Self-hosted) — open-source and minimalism.

Live visitor data in real time

CheckStat.net just published our latest blog post: Live visitor data in real time. In this guide, we show how a live traffic monitor can be your secret weapon. You will:

• Spot site errors instantly and fix them before they cost traffic
• Time your marketing campaigns based on real-time user spikes
• Engage with visitors right when they’re most active

We also cover how to use CheckStat’s Activity panel to tag users, filter by source, and track clicks, scrolls and keystrokes live. For anyone running a website, this article is a quick way to turn data into action. Read it now on CheckStat.net and see your site in motion.