Matomo for WordPress

Self-hosting web analytics got a whole lot easier with Matomo for WordPress!

A privacy friendly Google Analytics alternative that is easy to install and easy to use yet powerful when you need it to be. Enjoy full ownership and full control over your data with Matomo.

 

Getting started

What are the differences between Matomo On-Premise and Matomo for WordPress?Why are there two different Matomo for WordPress plugins? What is the difference to Connect Matomo Integration plugin?Which plugin should I use with WordPress?

Requirements

What are the requirements for Matomo for WordPress?I have a high traffic website, will it be an issue to use Matomo for WordPress?Which plugins is Matomo for WordPress known to be not compatible with?Does it support WP MultiSite?Does Matomo for WordPress run on WordPress.com?Which hosting providers are known to be not compatible with the Matomo for WordPress plugin?

Install Matomo for WordPress

Install Matomo for WordPressWhat are Premium plugins? How do they differ from open source/free plugins?Make Matomo for WordPress work when it is behind a CDN or proxy

Multisite

Does it support WP MultiSite?Configure the tracking code manually when I have WordPress network enabled in MultiSite modeEnable the Tag Manager in Matomo for WordPress when I use the WordPress Multisite featurePrevent the Geo IP database from being downloaded into multiple directories in Matomo for WordPress when using MultiSite mode

Improve performance

I have a high traffic website, how do I disable automatic execution of DB upgrades?

Manage Matomo for WordPress

Improve geolocation accuracy with Matomo for WordPressSet user permissions in Matomo for WordPress (WordPress Users Permissions)Do Matomo Premium Features work with Matomo for WordPress?Find the JavaScript tracker URL that is used in Matomo for WordPressUse the API in Matomo for WordPressDisable the Tag Manager in Matomo for WordPressChange the timezone in Matomo for WordPressFind the path to the Matomo config file in Matomo for WordPress

Maintenance

Install a Matomo Marketplace plugin in Matomo for WordPressI want to extend the WordPress plugin, where is the documentation?Delete or reset the Matomo for WordPress data completelyManually delete or reset all Matomo for WordPress data

Migrate

Migrate from Google Analytics to MatomoImport data from WP Statistics plugin into Matomo for WordPressMigrate all my data from Matomo for WordPress to Matomo On-PremiseMigrate all my data from Matomo for WordPress to the Matomo CloudMigrate all my data from Matomo On-Premise to Matomo for WordPress

Database

Check if my MySQL user has all required grants

Troubleshoot

Find and copy the system report in Matomo for WordPressI have an issue with the plugin, how do I troubleshoot and enable debug mode?I cannot open the Matomo Reporting, Admin, or Tag Manager page, how do I troubleshoot it?Troubleshoot a failed database upgrade in Matomo for WordPressMatomo for WordPress is not showing any statistics / reports, how do I fix it?My WP-Cron is not working, how do I enable browser archiving?Make Matomo for WordPress work when I have a custom content directory I get ‘Oops… there was a problem during the request.’ or ‘Internal Server Error’ or ‘500 error’ or the ‘White screen of death’. How do I proceed?Does Matomo for WordPress work with the Matomo Mobile app?Hide my WordPress login URL when someone accesses a Matomo report directlyWhere do I find the source code for the Matomo for WordPress plugin?Increase WordPress plugin upload limitsSuppress DB errors in Matomo for WordPressEnable unicode characters (Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic, etc.) in graphs in PDF/HTML reports and Matomo Mobile graphsFix the GoDaddy 403 Error when using Matomo for WordPressSolve a 403 error when accessing Matomo from the Matomo for WordPress pluginFix the error “missing MySQL extension which is required by WordPress” in Matomo for WordPressFix the error “WP DB Error: [1146] Table ‘[…].wp_matomo_option’ doesn’t exist”Fix the Proxy Header warning in the Matomo for WordPress system reportFix the error “AddHandler not allowed here”Prevent Matomo cache file changes to show up in Ninja FirewallSolve it when form submissions don’t work anymore with the Ultimate Member pluginResolving archiving errors with Matomo for WordPress on Uberspace HostingFix the WP-Rocket incompatible plugin warningSolve the error message “Your PHP CLI version is not compatible with the Matomo requirements”Fix “The current password you entered is not correct” in the plugin releases above 4.12