Rebrand: userTrack is now UXWizz!
The name of the self-hosted analytics platform "userTrack" has been changed to "UXWizz".
29 May 2026 - Read postSelf-hosted alternatives to replace 3rd party scripts
There are potential major issues with using 3rd party scripts on your site: they affect user privacy, slow down the website loading speed and can enable global scale security exploits.
29 May 2026 - Read postAre self-hosted analytics GDPR friendly?
It is widely known that tracking analytics data can, depending on how and what is tracked, be subject of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) provisions. There are two main privacy concern when tracking analytics data:
29 May 2026 - Read postCisco Announces End of Life for Smartlook
Cisco has officially announced that Smartlook, a popular session replay and product analytics tool, will reach its End of Sale on May 31, 2026, with a complete End of Life scheduled for August 31, 2027.
29 May 2026 - Read postPrevent others sending emails using your domain name
Yesterday a user contacted me on Twitter saying that she has received a scam email sent from an email address originating from my domain, uxwizz.com.
29 May 2026 - Read postTop 5 Yandex.Metrica Alternatives
Yandex.Metrica is a website analytics platform owned by the Russian company Yandex. It provides free analytics services, including features like traffic stats, event tracking, purchase funnels and even session replays and heatmaps.
29 May 2026 - Read postWebsite Analytics Startup of 2023
UXWizz has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startup of the Year awards in Craiova, Romania.
29 May 2026 - Read postHow to install the WordPress analytics plugin
In this guide you will learn how to install the UXWizz analytics WordPress plugin on your site, how to add the tracker to your pages and how to access the interface.
29 May 2026 - Read postA2 Hosting is Now Hosting.com - Rebranding Update for Self-Hosters
A2 Hosting, founded in 2003, has rebranded to Hosting.com.
29 May 2026 - Read postBlue Shield Data Breach: Why Self-Hosted Analytics Matter
Blue Shield of California recently disclosed a data breach incident that highlights risks in using third-party analytics tools. This case shows how even well-established organizations can face data exposure issues, emphasizing the need for a privacy-first approach in website analytics.
29 May 2026 - Read postDocs-driven development?
A customer sent me an email asking for a poll feedback functionality for UXWizz (a self-hosted analytics platform). A poll is, for example, a simple question form with a Yes/No answer. The answer should be saved into a database when submitted.
29 May 2026 - Read postGoogle Analytics's Sunset: an opportunity to switch to self-hosted analytics
The recent communication from the Google Analytics Team is a clear signal that the era of Universal Analytics is coming to an end. The deadline for Google Analytics 4 has passed, and if you haven't made the switch yet, it's time to take action. As the notification states:
29 May 2026 - Read postMicrosoft Clarity's New Cookie Consent Requirements
29 May 2026 - Read postUpdate (September 8th, 2025):
PostHog’s $70M Round: What This Means for Web Analytics
Web analytics continues to evolve rapidly, and PostHog’s recent $70 million Series D funding round (announced June 9th, 2025) and led by Stripe marks a significant moment in this landscape.
29 May 2026 - Read postPostHog's $75M Series E: From Analytics to AI-Powered DevTools – Implications for Developers and Startups
PostHog raised $75 million in a Series E funding round led by Peak XV Partners, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and unicorn status. Announced in late September 2025, this raise—with participation from existing investors—brings the company's total funding to $194 million across seven rounds since its 2020 founding. This Series E comes just months after PostHog's $70 million Series D in June 2025.
29 May 2026 - Read postPostHog Updates Subprocessors and Ad Practices (January 19, 2026)
On January 19, PostHog sent users a short email about changes to their privacy policy and subprocessors.
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