Matomo for Joomla
We set up Matomo for Joomla as a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics – from adding tracking to your Joomla site to event tracking & e-commerce, all the way to running your own dedicated Matomo server.
Why Matomo for Joomla websites?
- Privacy & GDPR: Self-hosted, IP anonymisation, consent flows and even fully cookieless tracking.
- Data ownership: You keep 100% control of your analytics data. Nothing is shared with third parties.
- Custom insights: Your own reports, dashboards, segments and custom dimensions – tailored to your business goals.
- Built for Joomla: Clean tracking setup, event tracking for forms, downloads, media – and optional e-commerce tracking (for example VirtueMart / HikaShop).
Our Matomo for Joomla services
Joomla integration & basic configuration
We embed Matomo tracking in Joomla and configure site search tracking, 404 tracking, file downloads and media events. Cookieless option available.
Your own Matomo server instance
Self-hosted Matomo (for example on your server): installation, database, HTTPS, CRON archiving, backup, updates and hardening – maximum data control and performance.
Custom reports & dashboards
We translate business goals into reporting: segments, funnels, campaign tracking, e-commerce KPIs – clearly visualised for your team.
GDPR & consent
Privacy by design: anonymisation, opt-in / opt-out, Do Not Track, data retention, data processing agreements – implemented in a practical way for Joomla sites.
Why I’m convinced by Matomo
For years I was a big fan of Google Analytics. But with tighter GDPR requirements, we started losing a lot of usable data. That, combined with limited flexibility and the need to access raw data, was the turning point that pushed us to explore alternatives. That’s how we discovered Matomo.
Today Matomo gives me full control, real freedom in analysis and deep insight that I never got from other tools.
Michael / SEO & Marketing
FAQ: Matomo for Joomla
Yes. Matomo supports fully cookieless tracking. We configure tracking and consent so you stay compliant and still get meaningful KPIs.
Absolutely. We set up a dedicated Matomo instance on your server – installation, hardening, updates, backups and monitoring included. Your data stays yours.
Yes. For shop extensions (for example VirtueMart / HikaShop) we track products, carts and checkout steps, and build revenue reports – including funnel analysis.
We run workshops on Tag Manager, segments, custom dimensions and dashboard building – hands-on for content teams, marketing and technical teams.
Michael Vietze
SEO / Marketing
Let’s talk about your project!
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