Machete vs TrackWith Dicloud – Privacy-First Analytics for WordPress

Machete is a simple suite of tools that solves common WordPress annoyances using as few resources as possible. Machete doesn’t cover every single use case, but there is a huge amount of sites that would require less plugins if they used Machete. All Machete tools have two things in common: they solve problems faced by many web developers and they do it using as few server resources as possible. So far, Machete includes the following tools: WordPress Optimization WordPress places a lot of code inside the tag just to keep backward compatibility or to enable optional features. You can disable most of it and save some time from each page request while making your installation safer. Cookies & GDPR Warning We know you hate cookie warning bars. Well, this is the least hateable cookie bar you’ll find. It is really light, doesn’t affect your PageSpeed score and plays well with static cache plugins. Analytics and custom code You don’t need a zillion plugins to perform easy tasks like inserting a verification meta tag (Google Search Console, Bing, Pinterest), a json-ld snippet or a custom stylesheet (Google Fonts, Print Styles, accessibility tweaks…). The Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager tracking codes are PageSpeed optimized, GPDR friendly. Maintenance mode The maintenance mode that ships with WordPress is just a basic lock-down that is activated whenever you do a major update. With machete Maintenance Mode you can hide your unfinished page from visitors and search engines, give your clients a secure temporary access and lock your site without affecting your SEO. Post & Page cloner Adds a “duplicate” link to post, page and most post types lists. Also adds “copy to new draft” function to the post editor. Social Sharing Buttons Social sharing done the Machete way. The icons are made as a custom webfont embedded in a minified CSS file that only weighs 5.8KB. The sharing actions use each platform’s native share URL. WooCommerce Utils WooCommerce was designed to work for every possible use case, but that often leads to unexpected behavior. These simple fixes can improve the WooCommerce user experience by making it behave as clients expect.

Track smarter. Respect privacy. Stay compliant. TrackWith for WordPress is a modern, privacy-first analytics plugin built for website owners who want actionable insights without relying on invasive tracking or violating user trust. Unlike traditional analytics tools that collect excessive personal data, TrackWith is designed from the ground up to be GDPR & CCPA compliant, ensuring your visitors’ privacy is always protected. Whether you’re running a blog, SaaS, e-commerce site, or corporate website, TrackWith helps you understand your audience while keeping your data practices clean and ethical. Why Choose TrackWith? Most analytics tools force you to choose between insight vs privacy. TrackWith gives you both. ✅ No personally identifiable information (PII) collected ✅ EU-based data processing (privacy-friendly jurisdiction) ✅ Fully compliant with GDPR & CCPA ✅ No cookies required (depending on setup) ✅ Lightweight & performance-friendly You get powerful analytics without legal headaches or slowing down your site. 📊 Powerful Analytics, Made Simple TrackWith gives you everything you need to understand your visitors: Real-time visitor tracking Page views & unique visitors Traffic trends & behavior insights Top pages & performance metrics Referrer and source tracking All presented in a clean, easy-to-understand dashboard. No data overload, just actionable insights. 🔥 Advanced Behavior Tracking Go beyond basic analytics and understand how users actually interact with your site: Session Replay Watch real visitor sessions to see exactly how users navigate your site User Journey Tracking Understand paths visitors take before converting or leaving Goals Tracking Measure conversions and key actions that matter to your business 🗺️ Visual Insights with Heatmaps See what your users see. Click heatmaps Scroll tracking Engagement hotspots Understand which parts of your website actually drive interaction and which parts get ignored. ⚡ Built for Performance TrackWith is designed to be: Lightweight Fast-loading Minimal impact on Core Web Vitals No bloated scripts. No unnecessary overhead. 🔐 Privacy by Design Privacy isn’t an afterthought, it’s the foundation. TrackWith ensures: No personal data collection No invasive fingerprinting Transparent data processing Secure data handling This makes it ideal for businesses operating in regions with strict data regulations. Easy Setup, No Coding Required Get started in minutes: Install the plugin Connect your TrackWith account Start tracking instantly No complex configuration. No developer needed. Built for Modern Web & Compliance TrackWith is perfect for: GDPR-conscious businesses Privacy-first SaaS founders Agencies managing client websites Anyone moving away from Google Analytics Free & Scalable Start for free and upgrade as your needs grow. Main Features Privacy-first analytics (no PII collected) GDPR & CCPA compliant tracking One-click integration EU-based data storage Real-time visitor analytics Session replay Heatmaps (click & scroll tracking) Goals & conversion tracking Lightweight & fast performance Clean and intuitive dashboard Third-Party Services This plugin integrates with TrackWith Dicloud, a third-party analytics service. The plugin sends visitor data to TrackWith’s servers to provide analytics functionality. Service Information: * Service Provider: TrackWith Dicloud (https://trackwith.dicloud.net) * Data Processing: Visitor analytics and tracking data * Service Terms: https://dicloud.net/terms/ * Privacy Policy: https://dicloud.net/privacy/ Data Transmission: This plugin transmits visitor analytics data to TrackWith Dicloud servers to provide website analytics functionality. The data includes page views, visitor sessions, and other analytics metrics. No personally identifiable information is collected or transmitted. Service Requirements: A TrackWith Dicloud account and API key are required to use this plugin.