Site Meter

Site Meter is a web analytics service that provides real-time visitor tracking and statistics for websites. It offers basic metrics including page views, unique visitors, referral sources, and geographic visitor distribution. The service displays a visible counter badge that can be embedded on web pages to publicly show visitor counts. Site Meter provides detailed logs of individual visits including IP addresses, browser information, screen resolutions, and navigation paths. It offers both free and premium subscription tiers, with premium accounts providing extended data retention and advanced reporting features. The platform sends email alerts when traffic exceeds specified thresholds or when particular referrers or keywords drive visitors. Site Meter represents an earlier generation of web analytics tools, predating modern platforms like Google Analytics, and maintains a loyal user base appreciating its simplicity and real-time reporting.