How to Install Plausible Analytics on Windows 11

Plausible Analytics is a lightweight and privacy-friendly alternative to traditional web analytics tools. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Plausible Analytics on your Windows 11 machine.

1. Download the Plausible Analytics Script

First, you need to download the Plausible Analytics script. You can do this by visiting the Plausible Analytics website and clicking on the "Get Started" button.

Once you are on the dashboard, click on the "Settings" icon on the left-hand side navigation menu.

Click on the "Your website's tracking code" and copy the provided JavaScript code to your clipboard.

2. Create a New HTML File

Next, you need to create a new HTML file that will contain the Plausible Analytics script. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a text editor such as Notepad or Visual Studio Code.
2. Create a new file using the File menu, and save the file with an appropriate name, such as "analytics.html".
3. Paste the Plausible Analytics script you copied earlier into the new file.

3. Add the HTML File to your Website

Once you have created the HTML file, you need to add it to your website. The process for this will depend on how your website is hosted. Here are some common ways to add the file:

1. If you are using a website builder such as Wix or Squarespace, follow their instructions for adding HTML code to your website.
2. If you are using a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, create a new page or post and add the HTML code to the edit screen.
3. If you are hosting your website yourself, upload the HTML file to your website's root directory using an FTP client (such as FileZilla) or your web host's file manager.

4. Verify Analytics Data

Once you have added the Plausible Analytics script to your website, you can verify that it is working correctly by logging into your Plausible Analytics account and checking the dashboard for data. You should see your website and the number of visitors that have visited your site.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Plausible Analytics on your Windows 11 machine. You can now use Plausible Analytics to track visitor data and improve your website performance.

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