Detect GoatCounter
GoatCounter is an open source web analytics platform available as a hosted service (free for non-commercial use) or self-hosted app. It aims to offer easy to use and meaningful privacy-friendly web analytics as an alternative to Google Analytics or Matomo.
Detection looks at script sources across 1 fingerprint rules among the site's public responses.
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Websites using GoatCounter
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Signal classes
PluginView evaluates public page signals in these classes when identifying GoatCounter. Individual fingerprint rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- Script sources
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Example public indicators for GoatCounter
Illustrative indicators derived from public catalog metadata for GoatCounter. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
- gc.zgo.at/count.js
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What a detection means
- Establishes
- One or more public signals on the scanned page matched a known GoatCounter signature (1 rules) at the time of the scan.
- Does not establish
- A sitewide install of GoatCounter, an active vendor contract, exclusive use, or that GoatCounter is still in place today.
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How to check a site for GoatCounter
- 1. Enter the website URL in the scan form — homepage, pricing, checkout, or login pages usually expose the strongest GoatCounter signals.
- 2. PluginView reads only public responses (script sources) and scores them against the GoatCounter signature set (1 rules).
- 3. Review the confidence score and text explanation for GoatCounter on the results page.
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FAQ: detecting GoatCounter
- Can PluginView detect GoatCounter without logging in?
- Yes. PluginView only reads publicly accessible responses when checking for GoatCounter — typically script sources. It does not bypass authentication or paywalls.
- What category is GoatCounter?
- GoatCounter is classified under Analytics in the PluginView directory.
- How many fingerprint rules cover GoatCounter?
- This reference currently tracks 1 fingerprint rule across script sources. Individual rule bodies are proprietary and are not published.
- What public signals suggest a site uses GoatCounter?
- Illustrative public indicators for GoatCounter include gc.zgo.at/count.js. A live scan may match additional proprietary rules beyond these examples.
