Day 33: Matomo – Leading Open-Source Web Analytics Platform – 7 Days of Docker

9. Juli 2025

Development / Deployment / Docker / OffPage / OnPage / Search Engines / SEO

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What is Matomo?

Matomo (formerly known as Piwik) is a leading open-source web analytics platform that provides a privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics. It gives you complete control over your data while offering comprehensive website analytics capabilities.

Key Features:

100% Data Ownership: All data stays on your servers
Privacy Protection: GDPR-compliant with advanced privacy controls
Real-time Analytics: Live visitor tracking and behavior analysis
E-commerce Tracking: Advanced online business analytics
Goal & Campaign Tracking: Conversion optimization tools
Custom Variables & Segments: Flexible data analysis
Geolocation & Maps: Real-time visitor location tracking
Email Reports: Automated analytics delivery
Extensible Platform: Plugin system for customization

Docker Installation Options

There are two main Docker approaches for installing Matomo:

Official Matomo Docker Image – Maintained by the Matomo team
Bitnami Matomo Image – Enterprise-grade image by VMware

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

Docker Engine >= 1.10.0
Docker Compose >= 1.6.0
At least 2GB RAM available
10GB+ disk space for data storage

Check your Docker installation:


docker --version
docker-compose --version

docker --version

docker-compose --version

Method 1: Official Matomo Docker Image

Basic Docker Compose Setup

Create a project directory and docker-compose.yml:


version: '3.8'
services:
db:
image: mariadb:10.11
command: --max-allowed-packet=64MB
restart: always
volumes:
- db_data:/var/lib/mysql
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here
- MYSQL_DATABASE=matomo
- MYSQL_USER=matomo
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1
- MARIADB_DISABLE_UPGRADE_BACKUP=1
networks:
- matomo_network
matomo:
image: matomo:latest
restart: always
depends_on:
- db
ports:
- "8080:80"
volumes:
- matomo_data:/var/www/html
- ./logs:/var/www/html/logs
environment:
- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=db
- MATOMO_DATABASE_ADAPTER=mysql
- MATOMO_DATABASE_TABLES_PREFIX=matomo_
- MATOMO_DATABASE_USERNAME=matomo
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MATOMO_DATABASE_DBNAME=matomo
- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M
networks:
- matomo_network
volumes:
db_data:
matomo_data:
networks:
matomo_network:
driver: bridge

version: '3.8'

services:

db:

image: mariadb:10.11

command: --max-allowed-packet=64MB

restart: always

volumes:

- db_data:/var/lib/mysql

environment:

- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here

- MYSQL_DATABASE=matomo

- MYSQL_USER=matomo

- MYSQL_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1

- MARIADB_DISABLE_UPGRADE_BACKUP=1

networks:

- matomo_network

matomo:

image: matomo:latest

restart: always

depends_on:

- db

ports:

- "8080:80"

volumes:

- matomo_data:/var/www/html

- ./logs:/var/www/html/logs

environment:

- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=db

- MATOMO_DATABASE_ADAPTER=mysql

- MATOMO_DATABASE_TABLES_PREFIX=matomo_

- MATOMO_DATABASE_USERNAME=matomo

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MATOMO_DATABASE_DBNAME=matomo

- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M

networks:

- matomo_network

volumes:

db_data:

matomo_data:

networks:

matomo_network:

driver: bridge

Production-Ready Configuration with Nginx

For production deployment with SSL support:


version: '3.8'
services:
db:
image: mariadb:10.11
command: --max-allowed-packet=64MB
restart: always
volumes:
- db_data:/var/lib/mysql
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here
- MYSQL_DATABASE=matomo
- MYSQL_USER=matomo
- MYSQL_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1
- MARIADB_DISABLE_UPGRADE_BACKUP=1
networks:
- matomo_network
matomo:
image: matomo:fpm-alpine
restart: always
depends_on:
- db
volumes:
- matomo_data:/var/www/html
- ./logs:/var/www/html/logs
environment:
- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=db
- MATOMO_DATABASE_ADAPTER=mysql
- MATOMO_DATABASE_TABLES_PREFIX=matomo_
- MATOMO_DATABASE_USERNAME=matomo
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MATOMO_DATABASE_DBNAME=matomo
- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M
networks:
- matomo_network
nginx:
image: nginx:alpine
restart: always
depends_on:
- matomo
ports:
- "80:80"
- "443:443"
volumes:
- matomo_data:/var/www/html:ro
- ./nginx.conf:/etc/nginx/nginx.conf:ro
- ./ssl:/etc/nginx/ssl:ro
networks:
- matomo_network
volumes:
db_data:
matomo_data:
networks:
matomo_network:
driver: bridge

version: '3.8'

services:

db:

image: mariadb:10.11

command: --max-allowed-packet=64MB

restart: always

volumes:

- db_data:/var/lib/mysql

environment:

- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here

- MYSQL_DATABASE=matomo

- MYSQL_USER=matomo

- MYSQL_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1

- MARIADB_DISABLE_UPGRADE_BACKUP=1

networks:

- matomo_network

matomo:

image: matomo:fpm-alpine

restart: always

depends_on:

- db

volumes:

- matomo_data:/var/www/html

- ./logs:/var/www/html/logs

environment:

- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=db

- MATOMO_DATABASE_ADAPTER=mysql

- MATOMO_DATABASE_TABLES_PREFIX=matomo_

- MATOMO_DATABASE_USERNAME=matomo

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MATOMO_DATABASE_DBNAME=matomo

- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M

networks:

- matomo_network

nginx:

image: nginx:alpine

restart: always

depends_on:

- matomo

ports:

- "80:80"

- "443:443"

volumes:

- matomo_data:/var/www/html:ro

- ./nginx.conf:/etc/nginx/nginx.conf:ro

- ./ssl:/etc/nginx/ssl:ro

networks:

- matomo_network

volumes:

db_data:

matomo_data:

networks:

matomo_network:

driver: bridge

Method 2: Bitnami Matomo Docker Image

Basic Bitnami Setup

The Bitnami image provides enterprise-grade security and stability:


version: '3.8'
services:
mariadb:
image: bitnami/mariadb:10.11
restart: always
environment:
- ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD=no
- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here
- MARIADB_DATABASE=matomo
- MARIADB_USER=matomo
- MARIADB_PASSWORD=matomo_password
volumes:
- mariadb_data:/bitnami/mariadb
networks:
- matomo_network
matomo:
image: bitnami/matomo:latest
restart: always
depends_on:
- mariadb
ports:
- '8080:8080'
- '8443:8443'
environment:
- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=mariadb
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PORT_NUMBER=3306
- MATOMO_DATABASE_USER=matomo
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MATOMO_DATABASE_NAME=matomo
- MATOMO_USERNAME=admin
- MATOMO_PASSWORD=admin_password
- MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@example.com
volumes:
- matomo_data:/bitnami/matomo
- matomo_logs:/opt/bitnami/matomo/logs
networks:
- matomo_network
volumes:
mariadb_data:
matomo_data:
matomo_logs:
networks:
matomo_network:
driver: bridge

version: '3.8'

services:

mariadb:

image: bitnami/mariadb:10.11

restart: always

environment:

- ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD=no

- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here

- MARIADB_DATABASE=matomo

- MARIADB_USER=matomo

- MARIADB_PASSWORD=matomo_password

volumes:

- mariadb_data:/bitnami/mariadb

networks:

- matomo_network

matomo:

image: bitnami/matomo:latest

restart: always

depends_on:

- mariadb

ports:

- '8080:8080'

- '8443:8443'

environment:

- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=mariadb

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PORT_NUMBER=3306

- MATOMO_DATABASE_USER=matomo

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MATOMO_DATABASE_NAME=matomo

- MATOMO_USERNAME=admin

- MATOMO_PASSWORD=admin_password

- MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@example.com

volumes:

- matomo_data:/bitnami/matomo

- matomo_logs:/opt/bitnami/matomo/logs

networks:

- matomo_network

volumes:

mariadb_data:

matomo_data:

matomo_logs:

networks:

matomo_network:

driver: bridge

Enhanced Bitnami Configuration

For production with additional security and performance features:


version: '3.8'
services:
mariadb:
image: bitnami/mariadb:10.11
restart: always
environment:
- ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD=no
- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here
- MARIADB_DATABASE=matomo
- MARIADB_USER=matomo
- MARIADB_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MARIADB_EXTRA_FLAGS=--max-allowed-packet=64MB --innodb-buffer-pool-size=1G
volumes:
- mariadb_data:/bitnami/mariadb
networks:
- matomo_network
deploy:
resources:
limits:
memory: 1G
matomo:
image: bitnami/matomo:latest
restart: always
depends_on:
- mariadb
ports:
- '8080:8080'
- '8443:8443'
environment:
- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=mariadb
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PORT_NUMBER=3306
- MATOMO_DATABASE_USER=matomo
- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password
- MATOMO_DATABASE_NAME=matomo
- MATOMO_USERNAME=admin
- MATOMO_PASSWORD=admin_password
- MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@example.com
- MATOMO_HOST=your-domain.com
- MATOMO_SKIP_BOOTSTRAP=no
- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M
- PHP_POST_MAX_SIZE=64M
- PHP_UPLOAD_MAX_FILESIZE=64M
volumes:
- matomo_data:/bitnami/matomo
- matomo_logs:/opt/bitnami/matomo/logs
- ./matomo-config:/bitnami/matomo/config
networks:
- matomo_network
deploy:
resources:
limits:
memory: 2G
volumes:
mariadb_data:
matomo_data:
matomo_logs:
networks:
matomo_network:
driver: bridge

version: '3.8'

services:

mariadb:

image: bitnami/mariadb:10.11

restart: always

environment:

- ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD=no

- MARIADB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_strong_password_here

- MARIADB_DATABASE=matomo

- MARIADB_USER=matomo

- MARIADB_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MARIADB_EXTRA_FLAGS=--max-allowed-packet=64MB --innodb-buffer-pool-size=1G

volumes:

- mariadb_data:/bitnami/mariadb

networks:

- matomo_network

deploy:

resources:

limits:

memory: 1G

matomo:

image: bitnami/matomo:latest

restart: always

depends_on:

- mariadb

ports:

- '8080:8080'

- '8443:8443'

environment:

- MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST=mariadb

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PORT_NUMBER=3306

- MATOMO_DATABASE_USER=matomo

- MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=matomo_password

- MATOMO_DATABASE_NAME=matomo

- MATOMO_USERNAME=admin

- MATOMO_PASSWORD=admin_password

- MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@example.com

- MATOMO_HOST=your-domain.com

- MATOMO_SKIP_BOOTSTRAP=no

- PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT=2048M

- PHP_POST_MAX_SIZE=64M

- PHP_UPLOAD_MAX_FILESIZE=64M

volumes:

- matomo_data:/bitnami/matomo

- matomo_logs:/opt/bitnami/matomo/logs

- ./matomo-config:/bitnami/matomo/config

networks:

- matomo_network

deploy:

resources:

limits:

memory: 2G

volumes:

mariadb_data:

matomo_data:

matomo_logs:

networks:

matomo_network:

driver: bridge

Installation Steps

1. Create Project Directory


mkdir matomo-docker
cd matomo-docker

mkdir matomo-docker

cd matomo-docker

2. Choose and Create Docker Compose File

Copy one of the configurations above into a docker-compose.yml file.

3. Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file for sensitive data:


# Database Configuration
MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_super_strong_root_password
MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_strong_matomo_password
MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=your_strong_matomo_password
Matomo Configuration
MATOMO_USERNAME=admin
MATOMO_PASSWORD=your_admin_password
MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@yourdomain.com
MATOMO_HOST=yourdomain.com

# Database Configuration

MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_super_strong_root_password

MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_strong_matomo_password

MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD=your_strong_matomo_password

Matomo Configuration

MATOMO_USERNAME=admin

MATOMO_PASSWORD=your_admin_password

MATOMO_EMAIL=admin@yourdomain.com

MATOMO_HOST=yourdomain.com

4. Start Services


# Start in detached mode
docker-compose up -d
View logs
docker-compose logs -f
Check status
docker-compose ps

# Start in detached mode

docker-compose up -d

View logs

docker-compose logs -f

Check status

docker-compose ps

5. Access Matomo

Development: http://localhost:8080
Production: https://yourdomain.com

Initial Configuration

Database Setup (Official Image)

When accessing Matomo for the first time, use these database settings:

Database Server: db (or mariadb for Bitnami)
Username: matomo
Password: matomo_password (your configured password)
Database Name: matomo
Table Prefix: matomo_
Adapter: PDO\MYSQL

Bitnami Auto-Configuration

The Bitnami image automatically configures the database connection using environment variables, so you can skip the database setup step.

Security Best Practices

1. Change Default Passwords

Never use default passwords in production:


# Update passwords in .env file
# Restart containers
docker-compose down
docker-compose up -d

# Update passwords in .env file

# Restart containers

docker-compose down

docker-compose up -d

2. Configure Trusted Hosts

Edit the Matomo configuration to add trusted hosts:


// config/config.ini.php
[General]
trusted_hosts[] = "yourdomain.com"
trusted_hosts[] = "localhost:8080"

// config/config.ini.php

[General]

trusted_hosts[] = "yourdomain.com"

trusted_hosts[] = "localhost:8080"

3. Use SSL/TLS

Always use HTTPS in production:

Configure SSL certificates
Set up proper nginx configuration
Use Let’s Encrypt for free certificates

4. Regular Backups

Set up automated backups:


# Database backup
docker exec matomo_db_1 mysqldump -u matomo -p matomo > backup.sql
Volume backup
docker run --rm -v matomo_data:/data -v $(pwd):/backup alpine tar czf /backup/matomo-backup.tar.gz /data

# Database backup

docker exec matomo_db_1 mysqldump -u matomo -p matomo > backup.sql

Volume backup

docker run --rm -v matomo_data:/data -v $(pwd):/backup alpine tar czf /backup/matomo-backup.tar.gz /data

Maintenance Commands

Update Matomo


# Pull latest images
docker-compose pull
Restart with new images
docker-compose down
docker-compose up -d

# Pull latest images

docker-compose pull

Restart with new images

docker-compose down

docker-compose up -d

Database Maintenance


# Access database
docker exec -it matomo_db_1 mysql -u matomo -p matomo

# Access database

docker exec -it matomo_db_1 mysql -u matomo -p matomo


# Optimize tables
OPTIMIZE TABLE matomo_log_visit, matomo_log_action, matomo_log_conversion;

# Optimize tables

OPTIMIZE TABLE matomo_log_visit, matomo_log_action, matomo_log_conversion;

Log Management


# View Matomo logs
docker-compose logs matomo
Rotate logs
docker exec -it matomo_matomo_1 find /var/www/html/logs -name "*.log" -mtime +30 -delete

# View Matomo logs

docker-compose logs matomo

Rotate logs

docker exec -it matomo_matomo_1 find /var/www/html/logs -name "*.log" -mtime +30 -delete

Performance Optimization

1. Database Optimization


-- Add indexes for better performance
CREATE INDEX idx_idsite_date ON matomo_log_visit(idsite, visit_last_action_time);
CREATE INDEX idx_idsite_userid ON matomo_log_visit(idsite, user_id);

-- Add indexes for better performance

CREATE INDEX idx_idsite_date ON matomo_log_visit(idsite, visit_last_action_time);

CREATE INDEX idx_idsite_userid ON matomo_log_visit(idsite, user_id);

2. Caching Configuration

Enable caching in Matomo:


[General]
enable_framed_pages = 1
enable_framed_logins = 1
enable_maintenance_mode = 0
cache_backend = file

[General]

enable_framed_pages = 1

enable_framed_logins = 1

enable_maintenance_mode = 0

cache_backend = file

3. Archive Processing

Set up automated archiving:


# Add to crontab
*/5 * * * * docker exec matomo_matomo_1 php /var/www/html/console core:archive --url=https://yourdomain.com

# Add to crontab

*/5 * * * * docker exec matomo_matomo_1 php /var/www/html/console core:archive --url=https://yourdomain.com

Environment Variables Reference

Official Matomo Image

MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST: Database hostname
MATOMO_DATABASE_ADAPTER: Database adapter (mysql)
MATOMO_DATABASE_TABLES_PREFIX: Table prefix
MATOMO_DATABASE_USERNAME: Database username
MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD: Database password
MATOMO_DATABASE_DBNAME: Database name
PHP_MEMORY_LIMIT: PHP memory limit

Bitnami Image

MATOMO_DATABASE_HOST: Database hostname
MATOMO_DATABASE_PORT_NUMBER: Database port
MATOMO_DATABASE_USER: Database username
MATOMO_DATABASE_PASSWORD: Database password
MATOMO_DATABASE_NAME: Database name
MATOMO_USERNAME: Admin username
MATOMO_PASSWORD: Admin password
MATOMO_EMAIL: Admin email
MATOMO_HOST: Domain name
MATOMO_SKIP_BOOTSTRAP: Skip initial setup

Production Deployment Checklist

Use strong passwords for all services
Configure SSL/TLS certificates
Set up proper firewall rules
Configure trusted hosts
Set up automated backups
Configure monitoring and alerting
Set up log rotation
Configure automated archiving
Test disaster recovery procedures
Document configuration and procedures

Useful Resources

Thoughts

Both the official Matomo Docker image and Bitnami’s version provide excellent options for deploying Matomo. The official image offers more flexibility and direct access to Matomo features, while Bitnami provides enterprise-grade security and easier configuration management.

Choose the approach that best fits your needs:

Official image: For maximum flexibility and customization
Bitnami image: For enterprise environments requiring enhanced security

Remember to follow security best practices, set up proper monitoring, and maintain regular backups for production deployments.

FAQ

What is Matomo and how does it differ from Google Analytics?

Matomo is an open-source, privacy-focused web analytics platform that gives you 100% data ownership. Unlike Google Analytics, Matomo doesn’t share your data with third parties, is GDPR compliant by design, and allows you to host your data on your own servers or in the EU. You get complete control over your analytics data without compromising visitor privacy.

What are the differences between Matomo Cloud and On-Premise?

Matomo Cloud: Hosted by Matomo, includes all premium features, automatic updates, and support. Pricing starts at $23/month for 50,000 hits. Data stored in Frankfurt, Germany.

Matomo On-Premise: Self-hosted on your servers, free core software, you manage updates and maintenance. Premium features cost extra. Complete control over data location and security.

What are the minimum requirements to run Matomo?

Basic requirements:

Webserver (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
PHP 7.2.5+ (PHP 8.x recommended)
MySQL 5.5+ or MariaDB (MySQL 8+ recommended)
128MB PHP memory limit minimum (256MB recommended)

For high traffic (1M+ actions/month): 2 servers minimum – separate database and app servers with 4+ CPU, 8GB+ RAM each.

How do I install Matomo?

For WordPress: Install the free „Matomo Analytics“ plugin from WordPress directory – no coding required.

For self-hosted:

Download latest Matomo from matomo.org
Create MySQL database and user
Upload files via FTP in binary mode
Visit your domain/matomo in browser
Follow installation wizard

For Cloud: Sign up at matomo.org/cloud and add tracking code to your site.

Why is Matomo not tracking any visits?

Common causes and solutions:

JavaScript disabled: Ensure JavaScript is enabled in your browser
Tracking code missing: Verify the tracking code is on all pages
Wrong site ID: Check the tracking code has correct site ID (usually „1“ for first site)
Do Not Track enabled: Disable „Support Do Not Track“ in Privacy settings
Ad blockers: Some ad blockers block Matomo tracking
SSL issues: Ensure HTTPS is properly configured if using SSL

Is Matomo GDPR compliant?

Yes, Matomo is GDPR compliant and has been approved by the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL). Key features:

Data anonymization options
Cookieless tracking available
IP anonymization built-in
User opt-out mechanisms
Data retention controls
EU data hosting (Cloud version)

Unlike Google Analytics, Matomo doesn’t transfer data to the US, making it compliant with recent EU court rulings.

How much does Matomo cost?

Matomo On-Premise: Free core software, premium plugins cost $150-200/year per site

Matomo Cloud pricing (2024):

50,000 hits/month: $23/month
100,000 hits/month: $39/month
500,000 hits/month: $129/month
1M+ hits: Custom pricing

WordPress plugin: Free basic version, premium features $189-199/year

Can I import my Google Analytics data to Matomo?

Yes, Matomo offers a Google Analytics Importer that can transfer your historical data from Universal Analytics (GA3) to Matomo. This helps preserve your historical data when switching from Google Analytics. The importer handles most standard reports and metrics.

What’s the difference between Matomo for WordPress and On-Premise?

Matomo for WordPress:

Easier installation (plugin)
User management via WordPress
Automatic geolocation setup
No manual cron jobs needed
Limited to WordPress sites

Matomo On-Premise:

Full feature access
Multi-site management
API access
Log analytics support
Advanced configuration options

How do I troubleshoot login issues?

Common login troubleshooting steps:

Password reset: Use „Lost your password?“ link
Clear cookies: Enable cookies for Matomo domain
Disable ad blockers: Some may block login functionality
Try HTTPS: If using HTTP, try HTTPS login
Check proxy settings: Configure proxy headers if using proxy
Browser cache: Clear browser cache and try again

What happens after Matomo updates?

If Matomo stops working after an update:

Clear browser cache and cookies
Check file permissions (644 for files, 755 for directories)
Verify all files uploaded correctly
Check server error logs
Disable plugins temporarily
Run the database update script if prompted

Cloud users get automatic updates without manual intervention.

How do I set up archiving for high-traffic sites?

For sites with 100,000+ page views per month, set up automatic archiving:

Then disable browser archiving in config:

How do I configure Matomo for GDPR compliance?

Key GDPR configuration steps:

Anonymize IPs: Go to Privacy → Anonymize data → Enable IP anonymization
Disable cookies: Enable „Force tracking without cookies“
Data retention: Set automatic data deletion periods
User consent: Implement opt-out mechanisms
Privacy policy: Update with Matomo data collection details

Where can I get help and support?

Matomo support resources:

Documentation: matomo.org/faq and matomo.org/help
Community forums: Free support from community
Professional support: Paid support plans for On-Premise
Cloud support: Included with Cloud subscriptions
Developer zone: API documentation and development guides
Video tutorials: Step-by-step installation and usage guides

Can I use Matomo for free?

Yes, Matomo offers several free options:

On-Premise: Core software completely free, host on your servers
WordPress plugin: Free version with essential analytics features
Cloud trial: 21-day free trial with full features

Premium features like heatmaps, A/B testing, and advanced segmentation require paid plans or plugins.

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If you’ve ever worked with text editors on the web, you know the routine: dependencies everywhere, fragile integrations, and editors that only behave when the stars align. The Isolated Block Editor (IBE) solves this by taking the core of Gutenberg and making it work anywhere — no WordPress environment required. It gives you the power […]

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Day 33: Matomo – Leading Open-Source Web Analytics Platform – 7 Days of Docker

Table of Contents

What is Matomo?

Key Features:

Docker Installation Options

Prerequisites

Method 1: Official Matomo Docker Image

Basic Docker Compose Setup

Production-Ready Configuration with Nginx

Method 2: Bitnami Matomo Docker Image

Basic Bitnami Setup

Enhanced Bitnami Configuration

Installation Steps

1. Create Project Directory

2. Choose and Create Docker Compose File

3. Configure Environment Variables

4. Start Services

5. Access Matomo

Initial Configuration

Database Setup (Official Image)

Bitnami Auto-Configuration

Security Best Practices

1. Change Default Passwords

2. Configure Trusted Hosts

3. Use SSL/TLS

4. Regular Backups

Maintenance Commands

Update Matomo

Database Maintenance

Log Management

Performance Optimization

1. Database Optimization

2. Caching Configuration

3. Archive Processing

Environment Variables Reference

Official Matomo Image

Bitnami Image

Production Deployment Checklist

Useful Resources

Thoughts

FAQ

What is Matomo and how does it differ from Google Analytics?

What are the differences between Matomo Cloud and On-Premise?

What are the minimum requirements to run Matomo?

How do I install Matomo?

Why is Matomo not tracking any visits?

Is Matomo GDPR compliant?

How much does Matomo cost?

Can I import my Google Analytics data to Matomo?

What’s the difference between Matomo for WordPress and On-Premise?

How do I troubleshoot login issues?

What happens after Matomo updates?

How do I set up archiving for high-traffic sites?

How do I configure Matomo for GDPR compliance?

Where can I get help and support?

Can I use Matomo for free?

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