Built-In Article Stats
Joomla tracks basic hit counts for each article:
- Go to Content > Articles.
- Look at the Hits column to see how many times each article has been viewed.
This gives you a quick overview but doesn't provide detailed analytics like visitor location, device type, or traffic sources.
Looking for full external analytics (Google Analytics / Matomo)? That's a Pro feature - see "External Site Analytics (Google Analytics & Matomo)".
Tips
- Check analytics monthly - Look for trends, not daily fluctuations.
- Focus on engagement - Time on page and pages per session matter more than raw visitor counts.
- Use data to guide content - Write more of what your visitors are reading.