Simple Analytics Not Working? Common Errors & Fixes
The 11 Simple Analytics problems users hit most often, why they happen, and the fixes that actually work — collected from user reports, forums, and official support docs.
Simple Analytics Not Working (No Data Showing)
Workaround availableWebIf Simple Analytics shows no data, open the Network tab and check latest.js: blocked:other means an ad blocker, blocked:csp means your CSP, and no entry means the script is not on the page.
Simple Analytics Blocked by Ad Blockers
Workaround availableWebThe default script host can be blocked by ad blockers. Serve the script from your own subdomain via CNAME, or use the proxy, though the vendor says bypass is not guaranteed.
Simple Analytics Visitors Lower Than Pageviews
Workaround availableWebVisitors are unique pageviews, not people: only entry pages with no referrer or an external referrer count. Internal clicks, reloads and SPA navigation add pageviews only.
Simple Analytics Events Not Showing
Workaround availableWebEvent names are case-sensitive and cleaned to letters, numbers and underscores, and events fired before the script loads are lost unless you add the placeholder function.
Simple Analytics Blocked by Content Security Policy
Fixed in latest versionWebIf the Network tab shows blocked:csp, add the script, queue and optional badge hosts to your CSP.
Simple Analytics Not Counting Do Not Track Visitors
Workaround availableWebVisitors with Do Not Track enabled are excluded by default. Add data-collect-dnt="true" to the script to include them.
Simple Analytics Free Plan Badge Missing (Dashboard Locked)
Fixed in latest versionWebFree sites must show the badge. If missing for 14 days, dashboard, API and exports lock; re-add it and click Check badge again.
Simple Analytics Google Analytics Import Not Working
Workaround availableWebThe importer only supports GA4, brings in page_view events only, and ends at your first Simple Analytics pageview. Anything else is expected, not a bug.
Simple Analytics Counting My Own Visits
Workaround availableWebExclude your IPv4 address in account settings (plan with IP blocking), or block the script host via your hosts file.
Simple Analytics Time on Page Missing or Too Low
Workaround availableWebTime on page is a median of visible time, excludes views under 5 seconds and background tabs, so it runs lower than averages.
How to Cancel Simple Analytics Subscription
Workaround availableWeb (all payment methods)Go to dashboard.simpleanalytics.com/settings/plans and click Cancel subscription at period end. You keep access until the period ends; PayPal or invoice customers must contact support.
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