Opt-Out for Google Analytics (DSGVO / GDPR) vs Globe Visitors Counter

The Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, EU-DSGVO, GDPR) stipulates that a site visitor must have the option to object to the collection by Google Analytics. Until now, this was only possible via browser addon, or complicated JavaScript code embedding on the own website. With this plugin, this is child’s play and the user also has the option to undo the objection. Features Support for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Full integration of the new WordPress DSGVO / GDPR features Weekly check whether the settings are still data protection compliant! Compatible with Google Tag Manager. NO other plugin needed to use the Google Analytics code on the website. This can be integrated directly by this plugin. Site visitors can deactivate the Google Analytics tracking for themselves and also activate it again afterward. Link text for the activation and deactivation link can be changed individually. A popup can be set up, which appears after clicking the link. The UA-Code or GA4-Code can be entered manually or read out automatically by a Google Analytics tracking plugin (see compatible plugins). HTML5 Local Storage Fallback: If a user deletes his cookies, the opt-out cookie can be restored if the local storage was not additionally deleted by the browser. WordPress Multisite compatible. Fully compatible with Gutenberg Editor. Compatible with: Advanced Custom Fields, WPML, Polylang and Loco Translate Also works on the smartphone, provided that the browser supports cookies. Visual customizations through custom CSS codes that are loaded only together with the shortcode (optimized loading time). Translation for DE and EN available. Full support for PHP 8.1 Regularly check whether the settings are still data protection compliant! Ever edited the privacy policy page and accidentally deleted the opt-out shortcode? Recently deleted the plugin for Google Analytics tracking, then reinstalled it and forgot to re-enable IP anonymization? To ensure the highest security, the plugin regularly checks the settings. Should a setting no longer fit, then an error message appears in the WP Admin (Backend / Dashboad) or you will receive an email. You can freely choose the frequency of the check. The following intervals are available: daily, weekly or monthly. The following settings are checked: Opt-Out function enabled Opt-Out shortcode present on the page Page with the shortcode publicly available (published and no password protection) Valid UA-Code found (only the formatting is checked) IP anonymization enabled (Works only in conjunction with a compatible plugin or the tracking code is stored in the plugin) Integrated compatibility with the following plugins It is not a requirement to use the listed plugins! The Google Analytics Opt-Out Plugin is also compatible with other plugins and can be used even if the Google Analytics code itself was inserted. With integrated compatibility, we make work easier because the current UA-Code is automatically read out and kept up to date. This means that it does not have to be corrected manually. MonsterInsights Pro MonsterInsights – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Made Easy) ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin) Analytify – Google Analytics Dashboard Plugin For WordPress GA Google Analytics Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search Console, AdSense, Speed AUTOMATICALLY current privacy policy Keeping track of all the GDPR legislative changes is not easy. Especially not next to the core business. That’s why we offer you a data protection generator with our partner easyRechtssicher. The privacy policy is created ONCE and automatically kept up to date in WordPress itself. No more filling out forms again and copying and pasting privacy statements onto the page, it’s completely automated. More info here: https://schweizer.solutions/datenschutzgenerator Do you like our plugin? It motivates us a lot to keep working on our free plugins if you leave us a positive review. Coded with love by Schweizer Solutions GmbH This plugin is not from Google and is not supported by Google in any way. Google Analytics is a trademark of Google LLC.

Globe Visitors Counter (Lite) adds a beautiful, fast, iframe-isolated 3D visitor globe to any WordPress site. It instantly shows your audience geography — fully locally, privately, and without any third-party tracking. This Lite version is designed for clarity, speed, and instant visual feedback — especially on landing pages and campaign pages. Use Case: Instant Visual Feedback for Advertising Campaigns The situation You have a product or a service. You launch an advertising campaign: Google Ads Facebook / Instagram TikTok banner ads email campaigns any other traffic source All traffic is sent to one landing page. Usually what comes next is boring: tables, charts, numbers, dashboards, “we’ll analyze it later”. The solution You place Globe Visitors Counter Lite directly on the landing page. No server setup. No external analytics. No configuration. And you start seeing your traffic with your own eyes. How it works (very simple) You launch the ads Visitors arrive at the page Each real visitor appears as a dot on the globe — in real time, from their actual location The globe comes alive and instantly shows: – whether people are coming at all – which countries and regions react – whether the campaign works or misses completely No dots — ads don’t work. Dots appear — ads are alive. Why Lite is perfect for landing pages Lite is not deep analytics. It’s a visual “life indicator”. Perfect when you need: – fast visual feedback – immediate confirmation that traffic is real – zero setup and zero learning curve – a simple “wow effect” for clients, teams, or investors You watch, not analyze. Key Features Interactive 3D Land-Cover globe included out of the box Real-time visitor logging using a tiny local JSON file Historical dots displayed automatically Zero configuration, works with all themes & editors Shortcode-based, easy placement on any page No cookies, no remote APIs, GDPR-friendly Ultra-fast loading thanks to iframe sandboxing How It Works When a page with the shortcode is opened, the plugin loads a fully self-contained viewer from: /wp-content/uploads/visitors-lite-landcover/ Each visit is logged locally as a minimal record (timestamp + coordinates + city + country) into: visitors.json Everything stays on your server. No tracking pixels. No third-party analytics. No cookies. Why Use It Ideal for landing pages and product launches Visualizes global audience instantly Safe for cached pages and CDNs Works even on heavily optimized sites When You May Need the Full Version Lite is intentionally simple and fast. If you need: – long-term statistics – multiple pages or sites – extended visitor history – advanced visual modes and skins – more control and customization …then the Full (Pro) version may be a better fit. Lite remains perfect for single pages, launches, tests, and quick visual validation. Tester Program (optional) We are tuning defaults and performance for upcoming builds. If you want to enable advanced features during testing at no cost (extra visual modes, effects, skins), join via Support: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/looking-for-testers-free-advanced-features-for-feedback/ Usage Shortcode: [visitors_globe_lite title=”VISITORS” width=”100%” height=”600″] Attributes: – title — optional caption above the globe – width — iframe width (100% or fixed px) – height — iframe height in px Place the shortcode anywhere — Classic or Block editor.