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Wisecode provides the Histats web analytics and visit counter service. The Histats script tracks page views, visitor geography, browser type, and referral sources for website owners. Generates a visible counter widget that displays total page view counts.

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Overview

Wisecode operates the Histats web analytics and visit counter service. Histats tracks page views, visitor geography, browser type, and referral sources, and can display a visible counter widget showing total page views.

What This Script Does

  • Tracks page views and visitor sessions across the site
  • Collects browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and geographic location
  • Records referral sources and search keywords
  • Renders an optional visible counter widget showing cumulative page view totals
  • Sends all collected data to Histats servers for reporting

Consent & Compliance

  • Category: Analytics
  • GDPR: Requires consent as it collects visitor behavioral data and transmits it to a third-party analytics provider
  • CCPA: Visitor data collection should be disclosed; standard analytics tracking
  • ePrivacy: Consent required for analytics cookies and tracking scripts

Should You Block This Without Consent?

Yes. This is a third-party analytics service that collects visitor data for reporting purposes. It is not required for the site to function.

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Consent Categories

Analytics

Also Known As

wisecodeHistatsHistats countervisit counter widgetpage view trackerweb stats counter

Industries

Computers Electronics and TechnologyProgramming and Developer SoftwareBusiness and Consumer ServicesMarketing and Advertising

Tracked Domains (1)

histats.comAnalytics

Frequently Asked Questions

Does wisecode (Histats) require cookie consent?

Yes. Histats by Wisecode is classified as an analytics vendor that sets tracking cookies and collects visitor data such as geographic location, browser details, and referral sources. Under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, this type of non-essential tracking requires explicit user consent before activation.

What data does the Histats tracking script collect?

The Histats script records page views, visitor sessions, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and geographic location. It also logs referral sources and search keywords. An optional visible counter widget can display cumulative page view totals. All collected telemetry is transmitted to Histats servers for reporting.

How does ConsentStack manage Histats by Wisecode?

ConsentStack detects the Histats tracking script and categorizes it under analytics. The script is blocked by default until a visitor grants consent for analytics cookies. Once consent is given, ConsentStack unblocks the Histats snippet so it can begin collecting page view and visitor data.

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