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Matomo vs Swetrix
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| Fact | Matomo | Swetrix |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 1.2k |
| Latest | 5.14.1 | tracker-node@3.5.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Analytics. Alternatives to Google Analytics →
Full replacementMatomoClose to Google Analytics in scope, on your own server, with a plugin to import past Google Analytics data.
PartialSwetrixCookie-free traffic, events, errors and performance data.
Matomo
- 6.0.0-b5.202610051806502026-10-05We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 5.14.12026-10-04Please use the attached archives for installing or updating Matomo.
- 6.0.0-b5.202610041931202026-10-04We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 6.0.0-b52026-10-04We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
- 6.0.0-b4.202610011807232026-10-01We recommend to read this FAQ before using a pre-release in a production environment.pre-release
Swetrix
- tracker-node@3.5.02026-09-26Added an optional title field to trackPageView(), allowing you to send page titles alongside page paths:
- tracker-js@4.7.02026-09-26Pageviews now automatically include the current document.title, including pageviews recorded during SPA navigation.
- tracker-js@4.6.12026-08-29🔧 Fixes
- tracker-node@3.4.02026-08-28Error Tracking now supports stack traces of up to 64,000 characters, increased from 7,500, allowing longer framework an…
- tracker-js@4.6.02026-08-27The search and hash options can now accept allowlists:
Matomo
unsigned The latest release, 5.14.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Swetrix
unsigned The latest release, tracker-node@3.5.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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