Matomo Hosting
Matomo (formerly Piwik) is probably the most popular GDPR-compliant alternative to Google Analytics. With WPspace, we now offer you, in addition to our lightning-fast WordPress hosting also a dedicated and cost-effective Matomo Hosting Tariff specially optimized for Matomo.
from 9 €
Host Matomo Web Analytics at WPspace
We only use servers located in Germany so that you can be sure in which country your sensitive data is stored. You also have the dedicated Matomo instance, 100 % sole access to your data.
Analytics Hosting 100k
Matomo optimized hosting for tracking small to medium-sized websites(Ideal performance for up to 100,000 page views / month).
Included features in all Matomo hosting tariffs
Set up your own GDPR-compliant analysis tool with Matomo and our analytics hosting - with integrated backups, servers in Germany, high-speed server hardware and many other features.
High-speed server hardware
We rely exclusively on lightning-fast NVMe SSD storage for our web & database servers. This guarantees lightning-fast write and read rates, which ultimately have a direct impact on the loading speed of your Matomo Analytics and reporting.
Isolated server instance
The booked resources (CPU & RAM) are only available to you and cannot be used by other customers. In addition, the file system is completely encapsulated from other customers. In this way, we guarantee maximum security for your sensitive Matomo data and fast retrieval times for your reports.
Free SSL Certificates
You can secure the data transfer for your Matomo instance with our free Let's Encrypt certificates to increase security when transferring sensitive data.
Cloud server infrastructure
Our analytics hosting is operated exclusively on cloud servers. This ensures that the hardware we use will still be up to date in a few years' time and can keep pace with the increasing requirements of Matomo. We regularly update our cloud infrastructure. The performance upgrades are free of charge for you.
Web Application Firewall
Our web application firewall monitors your Matomo instance around the clock. For example, unwanted login attempts in the admin area are detected and blocked fully automatically.
Free cronjobs
In order for Matomo to function properly, you need cronjobs. Unlike many other web hosting providers, we offer you an unlimited number of these free of charge. You can create, schedule and manage your cronjobs yourself using our intuitive Plesk server interface.
Our Matomo hosting in comparison with normal web hosting
Hosting from WPspace for Matomo
Comparative rate: WPspace Analytics Hosting 100K for 9 €/month excl.
- Matomo compatible
- PHP8+
- DDos protection
- Automatic backups
- Unlimited free SSL certificates
- Ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage space
- Cronjobs
- Dedicated resources (CPU & RAM)
- Separate file system
- Specially optimized for Matomo
Normal web hosting
Comparison tariff: Strato Hosting Package, Basic for 9 €/month incl. VAT.
- Matomo compatible
- PHP8+
- DDos protection
- Automatic backups
- Only 3 free SSL certificates included
- Slow HDD storage space
- No cronjobs
- Shared resources
- Shared web hosting
- No special optimization for Matomo
Tariff details
All details about our analytics hosting optimized for Matomo. Our Matomo hosting is specially optimized according to the recommendations of the Matomo requirements optimized.
Analytics Hosting 100K
Use Matomo in compliance with the GDPR: Checklist for the Google Analytics alternative
These are the most important things you should implement in order to use a tracking tool such as Matomo in compliance with data protection regulations.
Deactivate cookies
If you have the Deactivate the cookie function in MatomoIf you do not wish to be tracked, consent for tracking is generally not required. This can be done via the settings in Matomo or via Javascript.
Inform your users
Add a paragraph on the use of Matomo to your privacy policy that explains how Matomo is used.
Conclude an order processing contract
Conclude a data processing agreement (DPA) with your (WordPress) hosting provider in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR. With WPspace, for example, you can use the Close AVV directly in the customer dashboard
Automatic anonymization of IP addresses
Since the IP address is personal data, the IP address should be anonymized. To do this, you can use the Matomo Privacy Settings use
Obtain consent from users on your website
If you decide to use Matomo with cookies, user consent is required. Consent can be obtained using an appropriate consent tool (also known as a cookie banner). For example, you can use the WordPress plugin Real Cookie Banner use. In addition, the user should be provided with an opt-out option. Withdrawing consent should be just as easy as giving consent.
Rely on German Matomo hosting
Use a German hosting provider and avoid legal risks when hosting Matomo. In particular, make sure that your hosting provider operates its servers in Germany. If you already run your WordPress website with WPspace, you might also be interested in our analytics hosting!
FAQ on the topic of Matomo
What is Matomo?
Matomo Matomo (originally known as "Piwik") is a web analysis tool similar to Google Analytics, which can be used to collect data about website visitors. The most important difference is that, unlike Google Analytics, Matomo is open source. This means that the source code can be read and modified by anyone. Matomo can also be used in compliance with the GDPR (anonymized data collection). This makes Matomo one of the most important alternatives to Google Analytics, especially for website operators from the EU.
What can Matomo do?
Matomo enables website operators to track visitor behavior on their websites and define tracking targets. The most important functions include Visitor analysiswhich Page analysisthat Conversio tracking and the evaluation of User friendliness and the high level of customizability and configuration options to meet the Privacy in accordance with the GDPR.
Is Matomo GDPR compliant?
Yes, Matomo can be used in compliance with the GDPR, provided that certain guidelines are implemented in accordance with the best practices of the General Data Protection Regulation. These include, among other things Anonymization of the recorded IP addresses, Opt-out options and transparent information (for example in the cookie banner or the privacy policy) about which data is collected, as well as a Data processing agreement (DPA) with the hosting provider, which ideally operates its servers in Germany in accordance with German data protection standards.
However, in order to use Matomo in compliance with the GDPR, you may need to take further measures. We therefore recommend that you speak to your data protection officer or lawyer.
