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Can WordPress track visitors?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:38 am

When you create a WordPress website, you are automatically granting WordPress permission to track your visitors. This tracking is done in order to provide you with valuable visitor data that can help you improve your website.

However, there are some things you can do to restrict WordPress from tracking your visitors. For example, you can disable tracking altogether by using the wp_options system plugin.

PRO TIP: Yes, WordPress can track visitors. By default, WordPress does not collect any personally identifiable information about visitors, but some plugins may collect this information. We recommend that you consult the privacy policy of each plugin you use to see what information they collect and how they use it.

Alternatively, you can choose to only track activity on specific pages or posts.

In the end, it is up to you to decide how much visitor data you want to keep track of. However, knowing that WordPress is tracking your activity is a valuable asset.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.