How to deploy a web analytics application on Hostinger VPS

If you want to track your website traffic without sending visitor data to third-party services like Google Analytics, deploying a self-hosted analytics application on your Hostinger Virtual Private Server (VPS) gives you full control over your data. The applications below are available in the Hostinger Docker catalog and cover a range of use cases — from lightweight personal trackers to full-featured platforms for agencies and teams.

Before you start

• An active Hostinger Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting plan.
• The Docker operating system template installed on your VPS. For detailed configuration steps, refer to the guide on how to deploy your first container with Hostinger Docker manager.

Deploy Matomo analytics on Hostinger VPS

Matomo is a comprehensive open-source web analytics platform that collects and stores all visitor data on your own server. It offers detailed reports on traffic sources, user behavior, goals, and conversions, along with a plugin marketplace for extending its functionality. Matomo is also a recognized Google Analytics alternative for organizations subject to privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Best for: Teams and businesses that need detailed analytics with full data ownership and compliance reporting.

1. Log in to your Hostinger account and access your VPS dashboard.
2. Navigate to the Docker section.
3. Locate Matomo within the application catalog.
4. Click Deploy.

Deploy Umami Analytics on Hostinger VPS

Umami is a fast, minimalist analytics platform designed to give you essential metrics — page views, visitors, referrers, and devices — without the complexity of larger tools. The dashboard provides an accessible overview of your data, and it supports multiple websites under a single installation.

Best for: Developers and creators who want a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative to Google Analytics.

1. Navigate to your VPS dashboard in hPanel.
2. Open the Docker menu.
3. Find Umami Analytics in the available templates list.
4. Click Deploy.

Deploy Plausible Analytics on Hostinger VPS

Plausible Analytics is a privacy-first, cookie-free analytics tool that tracks core website metrics using a script under 1 KB. It produces no cookie consent banners, stores no personal data, and keeps all statistics on your own server. Plausible is designed to be simple by default — its single-page dashboard displays everything you need without extra configuration.

Best for: Website owners who prioritize visitor privacy and want a straightforward, GDPR-compliant setup.

1. Access your Hostinger VPS dashboard.
2. Click on the Docker tab.
3. Search for Plausible Analytics in the catalog.
4. Click Deploy.

Deploy Shynet analytics on Hostinger VPS

Shynet is a self-hosted analytics tool that tracks website visits without cookies or browser fingerprinting. It works even when visitors use ad blockers or have JavaScript disabled, making its data more complete than many cookie-based alternatives. Shynet is lightweight and focused on privacy by design.

Best for: Privacy-focused site owners who want accurate visitor counts that are not affected by ad blockers.

1. Open your VPS management page in hPanel.
2. Select the Docker option.
3. Find Shynet in the catalog.
4. Click Deploy.

Web analytics applications comparison

Once deployed, your chosen analytics application runs entirely on your VPS — your visitor data stays private and under your control from day one.

Additional resources

• Hostinger Tutorial – How to Self-Host Website Analytics With Matomo and Docker