GoatCounter is an open-source web analytics platform available as both a free donation-supported hosted service and a self-hosted application. Designed as a privacy-aware alternative to Google Analytics and Matomo, GoatCounter doesn't track users with unique identifiers and doesn't require GDPR notices, offering fine-grained control over data collection. The platform is remarkably lightweight, adding just ~3.5KB of extra data to websites, with options for JavaScript-free tracking pixels or middleware integration. GoatCounter identifies unique visits without cookies while maintaining useful statistics such as browser information, location, and screen size. The platform prioritizes accessibility and works excellently with assistive technology like screen readers. As a 100% open-source solution, users can inspect the code, make improvements, or self-host for any purpose. GoatCounter is currently offered free for reasonable public usage, making it ideal for personal websites and small-to-medium businesses, with self-hosting options available for larger implementations. Integration requires just a single script tag, making setup extremely simple.