Installing Matomo Using Softaculous

Matomo (formerly Piwik) is an open‑source analytics platform that helps you track and analyze website traffic. It’s a privacy‑focused alternative to Google Analytics. With Softaculous, you can install Matomo quickly and easily through cPanel.

Why Use Matomo?

Full control over your analytics data.
GDPR‑compliant and privacy‑friendly.
Real‑time visitor tracking and reporting.
Supports plugins, goals, and e‑commerce tracking.
Quick one‑click installation via Softaculous.

Steps to Install Matomo

Log in to cPanel.
- Navigate to the Softaculous Apps Installer section.
Search for Matomo.
- In the Softaculous dashboard, type Matomo in the search box.
- Or browse under Polls and Analytics → Matomo.
Click Install.
- The installation page will open.
Choose Protocol.
- Select https:// or https://www if your site has an SSL certificate.
- Select http:// or http://www if SSL is not installed.
Choose Domain.
- Select the domain where Matomo will be installed.
Set Directory.
- Leave blank if you want Matomo installed at the root (e.g., example.com).
- Enter a folder name (e.g., analytics) if you want Matomo installed at example.com/analytics.
Configure Site Settings.
- Site Name → Enter the title of your analytics site.
- Admin Username → Choose a unique username.
- Admin Password → Use a strong password (Softaculous provides a strength meter or can generate one).
- Admin Email → Enter the administrator’s email address.
Database Settings.
- Provide a database name or accept the default.
- Configure table prefix if needed.
Advanced Options (Optional).
- Configure automated backups and rotation.
- Enable email notifications for updates.
- Choose auto‑upgrade options for Matomo.
Install.
- Review settings and click Install.
- Wait for confirmation. Softaculous will display the Matomo login URL (e.g., example.com/analytics).