How to Install GoatCounter on Kali Linux Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing GoatCounter on Kali Linux Latest.

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

GoatCounter requires libraries such as Go and SQLite. Therefore, the first step is to install the necessary dependencies using the following command on the terminal:

sudo apt-get install golang sqlite3

Step 2: Download GoatCounter

You can download the latest version of GoatCounter from their official website at https://www.goatcounter.com/download/. You can either download the binary or source code. For this tutorial, we will download the binary.

wget https://github.com/zgoat/goatcounter/releases/download/v1.4.1/goatcounter-v1.4.1-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the File

After the download is complete, extract the file using the following command:

tar xzf goatcounter-v1.4.1-linux-amd64.tar.gz

Step 4: Install the Binary File

Go to the extracted directory and run the following command to install the binary file:

sudo mv goatcounter /usr/local/bin/

Step 5: Testing

To check whether GoatCounter is installed or not, run the following command:

goatcounter version

If the installation was successful, the output should show the version of GoatCounter installed.

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed GoatCounter on Kali Linux Latest. You can now use the GoatCounter service to track website traffic and user behavior.

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