Matomo Site Kit vs Connect WooCommerce Shop to ERP/CRM, Verifactu and EU/VAT Compliance

Matomo Site Kit is the ultimate WordPress plugin for integrating Matomo Analytics – the leading open-source, privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics. Whether you use Matomo Cloud or self-hosted Matomo On-Premise, this plugin provides everything you need for comprehensive website analytics while respecting your visitors’ privacy. Why Choose Matomo Site Kit? Privacy-First Analytics – Full GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliance out of the box No Data Sampling – 100% accurate data, unlike Google Analytics You Own Your Data – No third-party data sharing Ad-Blocker Resistant – Server-side tracking bypasses most ad blockers WooCommerce Ready – Complete ecommerce tracking for your online store Three Powerful Tracking Methods Choose the tracking method that best fits your needs: Classic JavaScript Tracking – Traditional Matomo tracking with full feature support using _paq.push(). Best for most websites. Matomo Tag Manager (MTM) – Advanced tag management with dataLayer integration. Perfect for marketing teams who need flexible trigger and variable management. Server-Side PHP Tracking – Privacy-friendly tracking that works even when JavaScript is disabled or blocked. Ideal for GDPR-focused websites and bypassing ad blockers. Complete Feature List Analytics Dashboard * Real-time analytics overview in WordPress admin * Visits, page views, bounce rate, and session duration * WordPress Dashboard widget for quick stats * Per-post and per-page analytics metabox WooCommerce Ecommerce Tracking * Product view tracking with SKU, name, price, and categories * Category page view tracking * Add to cart and remove from cart events * Cart update tracking * Complete order tracking with revenue, tax, and shipping * Works with all three tracking methods Site Search Tracking * Automatic WordPress search tracking * Search keyword capture * Category filter detection * Search result count * Zero configuration required Automatic Annotations * Create Matomo annotations when content is published * Select which post types trigger annotations * Customizable format with variables: {post_type}, {title}, {url}, {author} * Live preview in settings Privacy & GDPR Compliance * Consent mode options (requireConsent, requireCookieConsent) * Privacy opt-out shortcode [matomo_opt_out] * Server-side tracking for cookieless analytics * Exclude tracking by user role * Compatible with cookie consent plugins Advanced Features * User ID tracking with SHA256 hashed email * Heartbeat Timer for accurate time-on-page measurement * DataLayer integration for Tag Manager (Matomo config + page context: page_type, post_type label, taxonomies, locale, login status, post_id) * AI Bot Tracking – Track visits from AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.) separately in Matomo (requires Matomo 5.7+) * Bot detection and filtering * Noscript fallback for JavaScript-disabled browsers * DNS prefetch and script preloading for performance * Matomo Cloud and On-Premise support Perfect For Bloggers who want simple, privacy-respecting analytics WooCommerce stores needing detailed ecommerce insights Agencies managing multiple client websites Enterprise organizations with strict data privacy requirements GDPR-conscious website owners in the EU Marketing teams using Matomo Tag Manager Matomo Cloud vs On-Premise This plugin works seamlessly with both: Matomo Cloud – Hosted solution at matomo.cloud, no server management needed Matomo On-Premise – Self-hosted on your own server for complete data ownership

Streamline Your E-commerce Operations with Professional ERP/CRM Integration and Complete EU VAT Compliance Connect WooCommerce Shop to ERP/CRM, Verifactu and EU/VAT Compliance is the ultimate solution for WooCommerce store owners who need seamless integration with their business management systems while ensuring full compliance with European tax regulations. Whether you’re managing a small online store or a large e-commerce operation, this powerful plugin eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and saves countless hours of administrative work. Automatically synchronize your products, customers, and orders between WooCommerce and your ERP or CRM system, ensuring your inventory, customer database, and sales data are always up-to-date across all platforms. Available Connectors Free connectors included: – Clientify – Brevo Premium connectors: – Holded – FactuSol – FacturaDirecta – Odoo – NEO POS – Datisa Need another connector? We offer custom integration services. Contact us Complete EU VAT Compliance Made Simple Stay compliant with European tax regulations effortlessly. The plugin includes comprehensive VAT number validation using the official VIES service, with optional VATSense integration for enhanced reliability. Real-time validation during checkout ensures accurate B2B transactions, automatically applying zero VAT rates for valid intra-community transactions while maintaining full compliance with EU directives. Key Benefits: Save Time & Reduce Errors: Automate product, customer, and order synchronization between WooCommerce and your ERP/CRM EU VAT Compliance: Full compliance with European tax regulations, including real-time VAT validation and automatic tax rate application Verifactu Ready: Built-in support for Verifactu regulations, ensuring your invoices meet Spanish legal requirements GDPR Compliant: Direct connection architecture ensures customer data never passes through third-party servers AI-Powered: Generate compelling product descriptions automatically using AI technology Professional Integration: Connect with leading ERP and CRM systems through our premium connector plugins Perfect for businesses selling across Europe, B2B e-commerce operations, and any WooCommerce store that needs professional-grade integration and tax compliance capabilities. Functionalities Add VAT info in forms fields, Orders, and email notification (Gutenberg compatible). Supports WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for VAT info in invoices. EU/VAT Compliance: Import European Taxes and check VAT compliance. NEW: Real-time VAT validation with dual API system (VIES + VATSense) – Live validation as customer types with automatic B2B intra-community zero-rate application for different EU countries. (optional) Connect your WooCommerce store to your ERP or CRM software. This plugin makes it easy to connect your store by synchronizing products, customers, and orders. Save hours of administrative work by eliminating the need to manually enter products, customers, and orders. You can now use AI to generate product marketing descriptions based on information from your ERP/CRM. There’s no need for additional plugins to request VAT numbers from companies — this plugin has it covered. This plugin is fully GDPR compliant. The synchronization between WooCommerce and your ERP/CRM is established through a direct connection, without intermediaries or third-party storage of personal data. This ensures maximum security and transparency, keeping customer information under your full control. This plugin also includes specific adjustments to comply with Verifactu regulations. Order and invoice data are processed and structured to meet the official requirements, ensuring your business adheres to current legal standards. EU/VAT Compliance: Import European Taxes and check VAT compliance. You can use this feature alone if you need it. You can import European Taxes and check VAT compliance. VAT Number Validation via VIES & VATSense The plugin includes advanced real-time VAT validation during checkout with the following features: Real-time Validation: – Live validation as customer types (800ms debounce) – Modern Vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery dependency) – Visual feedback with status icons (checking, valid, invalid) – Works with both classic shortcode and Gutenberg blocks checkout – Automatic checkout recalculation when VAT status changes Dual API System: – Primary: VIES (official EU service, free) – Fallback: VATSense (commercial service, optional, higher reliability) – Automatic failover if primary service is down – Supports EU countries + Norway & Switzerland (via VATSense) – Results cached for 24 hours to optimize performance B2B Intra-community Zero-Rate: – Automatic 0% VAT rate for valid B2B transactions between different EU countries – Uses WooCommerce tax class system (not simple exemption) – Fiscally correct: shows “Zero Rate [Country]” on invoices – Complies with EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC – Automatic restoration of standard VAT when validation fails Additional Features: – Validates format and minimum length per country before API call – Can be configured as mandatory (blocks checkout) or optional (warnings only) – Stores validation results and exemption data in order metadata – Detailed logging for debugging and audit compliance – Graceful handling of service unavailability Connect your WooCommerce store to your ERP or CRM software. Connect your WooCommerce store to your ERP or CRM software. This plugin makes it easy to connect your store by synchronizing products, customers, and orders. Save hours of administrative work by eliminating the need to manually enter products, customers, and orders. You can now use AI to generate product marketing descriptions based on information from your ERP/CRM. There’s no need for additional plugins to request VAT numbers from companies — this plugin has it covered. How does it work the synchronization? It synchronizes according to the natural workflow your business should have when connected to an online store. Products: Imports products from your ERP/CRM with all the necessary sales information, supporting variable products. Keeps prices, stock, and product details up to date. Orders and Customers: Once an order is placed, it is sent to the ERP/CRM. It creates a new customer or matches the existing one to the order in the ERP/CRM. Depending on the connector, you can choose the type of document to generate. This plugin is fully GDPR compliant. The synchronization between WooCommerce and your ERP/CRM is established through a direct connection, without intermediaries or third-party storage of personal data. This ensures maximum security and transparency, keeping customer information under your full control. This plugin also includes specific adjustments to comply with Verifactu regulations. Order and invoice data are processed and structured to meet the official requirements, ensuring your business adheres to current legal standards. Main Benefits – Imports simple, variable, and bundled products. – Imports product attributes such as brand. – Imports product categories. – Automatically imports products. – Sends orders immediately after they are placed, including historical orders. – Sends invoices attached to the order email (Holded only). – Allows you to choose the invoice design (Holded only). – Uses AI to generate product marketing information. – Adds the NIF/CIF field for proper invoicing. – Complies with Verifactu and GDPR. – For ERPs that support it, you can send the payment method. Merge variables You can use this section to merge variables from ERP to WooCommerce. That means that you can merge categories, attributes, products, custom fields, taxonomies, etc. You will need to add Payment methods to merge variables to send the payment method to the ERP. Developers Official Repository GitHub You can use WP CLI to import products from the command line. The command is: wp conecom products --update --ai=none,new,all External services This plugin connects to an API to make AI SEO descriptions and product information. It sends product data to the API, which then returns optimized SEO descriptions and enhanced product details. Supported Services: – OpenAI: Terms of use and Privact policy – DeepSeek: Terms of use and Privacy policy The core connector integrates with Clientify, a CRM and marketing automation tool. Terms of use and privacy policy. The core connector also integrates with Brevo, an email marketing and marketing automation tool. When an order is placed, the customer contact and order data are sent to Brevo. Terms of use and privacy policy. VAT Number Validation Service This plugin uses the VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) service provided by the European Commission to validate EU VAT numbers. The VIES service is accessed through the dragonbe/vies PHP library. When a customer enters a VAT number during checkout, the plugin communicates with the VIES web service to verify the number’s validity. This is an official EU service and does not store personal data. VIES Information Links Closemarketing Closemarketing plugins