Simple Analytics Free Plan Badge Missing (Dashboard Locked)

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Restore the badge

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   1. Get the code from the badges page
   2. Place it visibly in a footer on every page and link to Simple Analytics
   3. Add img-src simpleanalyticsbadges.com to CSP if needed
   4. Click Check badge again in the dashboard
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Upgrade to remove the requirement

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   1. Open dashboard.simpleanalytics.com/settings/plans
   2. Pick a paid plan; paid plans need no badge
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Notice in the dashboard or email saying the badge is missing, or locked data.

Why it happens

• Badge removed in redesign
• Badge not in a footer on every page
• CSP blocks the badge image

This guide also covers

• simple analytics badge
• simple analytics free plan badge
• simple analytics free plan limits

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