Shynet
Modern, privacy-friendly, and detailed web analytics that works without cookies or JS.
Overview
Shynet emerges as a refreshing alternative in the crowded field of web analytics tools, aiming to provide a straightforward yet powerful solution that prioritizes user privacy and data ownership. Unlike many traditional analytics platforms that compromise visitor information or require intrusive tracking practices, Shynet allows you to host your analytics solution. This self-hosted approach not only empowers users with complete control over their data but also eliminates the burden of cookie notices, creating a more seamless experience for website visitors. With its clever blend of useful insights and respect for privacy, Shynet embodies the ideal balance between comprehensive analytics and ethical data management.
Shynet is built with user-friendliness in mind and supports various deployment scenarios, from a simple single machine setup to a more complex Kubernetes cluster. This versatility, combined with its clean and modern interface, makes it a promising tool for anyone looking to gain meaningful insights into their website's traffic without the hassle of conventional web analytics solutions.
Features
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Self-Hosted: You retain complete control over your data by hosting Shynet on your own servers, ensuring that your visitors' information remains private.
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Cookie-Free Tracking: Operates without cookies, eliminating the need for annoying cookie consent notices, thereby enhancing user experience.
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Lightweight Script: The tracking script is less than a kilobyte, ensuring minimal impact on page load times and smooth functionality.
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Django Built: Built with Django, the tool is easy to deploy, update, and manage, allowing for hassle-free maintenance and upgrades.
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Multi-User Support: A single Shynet instance can track multiple sites across different users, making it ideal for agencies and team environments.
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JavaScript Fallback: Shynet can track visitors without relying on JavaScript, using a 1x1 transparent pixel as an alternative when necessary.
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Useful Metrics: Provides crucial insights such as hits, sessions, bounce rates, and average duration, giving you a comprehensive understanding of visitor interactions.
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Primary-Key Integration: Easily connect visitor data with user accounts on your site, enabling more personalized and targeted analytics.
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