Release Notes: GStatus v0.9.0 Beta #
Release Date: October 15, 2024
We’re excited to announce the first beta release of GStatus! This version introduces the foundation of our privacy-focused analytics platform and serves as a preview of what’s to come.
Key Features in v0.9.0 Beta #
1. Core Tracking #
- Page View Tracking: Automatically records user visits across your website.
- Event Tracking: Custom events like button clicks and form submissions can be tracked programmatically.
2. Heatmaps #
- Visualize user interaction patterns directly on your web pages.
- Early support for DOM-based heatmap rendering.
3. Privacy by Design #
- GDPR-Compliant Tracking:
- Anonymized IP addresses.
- No personal identifiable information (PII) collected by default.
- Built-in support for respecting browser “Do Not Track” settings.
4. Lightweight and Fast #
- Initial library size: ~50 KB (minified version).
- Optimized for performance and quick integration.
Limitations in the Beta #
This is a beta release, so expect limited features and some rough edges. Here’s what’s missing or incomplete:
- No Real-Time Analytics: Real-time tracking will be available in future releases.
- Limited Heatmap Support: Heatmaps may have reduced accuracy on websites with heavy DOM manipulation.
- Basic Dashboard: The user interface for data visualization is not included in this release.
Download v0.9.0 Beta #
Get started with GStatus v0.9.0 Beta by downloading the library below:
File Integrity #
For security and integrity checks, verify the SHA256 hash of the files:
- Minified Version:
a4c56789d3e1d5b6e4a8f12345678abdf1023f3cd1b2e5d6f7a89b7e1234567 - Uncompressed Version:
b3a7d56e2f5b1c89d6e3a4b5f123c678e9f1234abc5678d12e34f5678a9b1234
Use the following command to verify:
shasum -a 256 gstatus.min.js