Comparing browser stats from 3 trackersStatCounter is a real-time tracker, while it could take eXTReMe 15 minutes or more to register a hit. Click on the StatCounter text link or the eXTReMe icon to view stats for this page. Google Analytics is not implemented on this page - because only Google account holders can view the stats. The icon takes you to the GA homepage. Example browser charts are shown below the tracker icons. |
Correct browser identificationBefore 2005, very few tracker scripts correctly identified the newer browsers like Firefox and Safari. At that time, browser identification by eXTReMe was exceptionally poor, but it now has a much better browser detection script. Trackers might not register a hit if their server is too busy, or if the user clicks STOP before the counter code has run. Server-side log file analysis software, such as AWStats, is more likely to produce accurate browser statistics than third party trackers. |
More about statistics and browsersBrowser statistics vary according to the clients of sites where data is gathered. For example, visitors to a site like this are more likely to have high specification PCs and the latest web browsers. Visit Browser News to learn more about the cautions to bear in mind when assessing browser statistics. |
Google AnalyticsGoogle Analytics is designed to work with an unlimited number of pages. The PDF reports sent by email are generated using high quality graphics. |
eXTReMe trackerAlthough eXTReMe's free tracker reports all hits as a single page, there is no restriction on using it in combination with other counter services. |
Stat CounterStatCounter is designed to work with an unlimited number of pages. It's entirely optional whether you display a counter or keep it invisible. |
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List of Google Analytics reports …Browser spoofingThere are some websites which only serve pages to MS Internet Explorer & Netscape, usually as a result of outdated browser detection scripts. For more information see: A Note on User Agent Identifiers and Browser Statistics. Because of this problem Opera identified itself as MSIE in earlier versions, although the default setting could be changed via the Opera Quick Preferences Menu. An article on Opera's website explains how scripts can be modified to correctly identify Opera even when it reports itself as another browser: How can I find out if someone is using Opera? Several other browsers can do the same. An extension for Mozilla/Firefox offers similar options. |
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