Free Feedjit alternatives in 2026: 7 tools compared

If you're looking for a Feedjit alternative, the good news is that live traffic feeds still exist, in a few different forms.

Why Feedjit alternatives matter in 2026

Feedjit was the original real-time visitor feed widget — every Blogspot and WordPress site in 2009 had that little box showing "Visitor from Texas just landed on this page." It was charming, social-proof gold, and powered millions of blogs.

Then Feedjit shut down. Its closest peer Whos.amung.us is still online. StatCounter pivoted to paid analytics and dropped the live-feed feature. GoStats still works but looks like a 2008 phpBB plugin.

We compared the active options and ranked them on five criteria: features, privacy, free-tier limits, customization, and developer experience. Here's the result.

#1 — FeedPulse (feed-pulse.com)

Verdict: The closest spiritual successor to original Feedjit. Modern stack, real-time SSE updates, three widget types in one place.

• Free tier: unlimited visits, all widgets, all customizations
• Real-time: Server-Sent Events push (no polling — feels instant)
• Privacy: anonymous IP hash, no cookies, GDPR-safe by default
• Customization: width, colors, fonts, shapes, gradients — every pixel is yours
• Bot filtering: automatic burst detection catches Jingling-style traffic exchanges
• 100% free — no upgrade tier, no subscription. Just keep our small badge visible.

Best for: bloggers, indie hackers, content creators, small SaaS founders who want a beautiful widget without paying for a monthly analytics subscription they don't need.

#2 — Clicky (clicky.com)

A long-running analytics service with a real-time "Spy" view that lists visitors as they arrive. It's owner-side analytics rather than a public widget, and its free plan covers a single site with usage limits; check Clicky's current pricing page for the details.

#3 — StatCounter (statcounter.com)

One of the oldest free web counters. Its free plan includes a public or invisible counter and a recent-visitor activity log, though the free log only keeps a limited number of recent page views. Good if you want a classic counter plus basic analytics.

#4 — Whos.amung.us

Still works. Still free. Still looks like 2014. One widget only (online counter), no customization beyond a basic theme switcher. Use if you want pure nostalgia.

#5 — Plausible Analytics (live view feature)

Plausible is a privacy-focused analytics tool, not a widget. They have a Live View dashboard but it's owner-only — visitors don't see it. Use if you want server-side stats; skip if you want public social proof.

#6 — GoStats

Old-school. Still functional. UI is unchanged since 2008. Includes a visible counter but no live feed. Free, ad-supported on the public stats page.

#7 — Custom-build with Pusher + Cloudflare Workers

Not a product — a DIY route. Costs real money at scale (hosting plus a managed database), takes a weekend to ship, and you own everything. Recommended only if you're a developer with strong opinions and a tolerance for maintaining your own infrastructure.

Feature comparison table

Plans and limits change, so confirm on each tool's own pricing page before you switch.

What we'd pick (and why)

If we were starting a blog tomorrow we'd go FeedPulse for the live feed (it's free and beautiful), and pair it with an owner-side analytics tool such as Plausible (paid, or free to self-host) or GA4 (free) for detailed reports.

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How to choose a Feedjit alternative

• Do you want a public widget or private analytics? Feedjit was mostly about the public "live traffic feed". Tools like Plausible and Clicky focus on owner-side analytics.
• Do you need a signup? Some widgets work from a single script tag; analytics tools need an account.
• How busy is your site? A live feed on a quiet site often looks empty; a cumulative widget like a flag counter may suit you better.
• Privacy: check what each tool collects and whether you need to mention it in your privacy policy.

Is there a free Feedjit alternative?

Yes. FeedPulse offers a free live traffic feed with no signup, whos.amung.us still runs a free online-now counter, and analytics tools like Clicky and StatCounter have free plans with real-time views.

What happened to Feedjit?

Feedjit's live traffic feed widget is no longer available, so sites that relied on it need a replacement widget or analytics tool.

Can I show a live traffic feed without slowing my site?

Yes, if the widget loads after your main content. Test your page in PageSpeed Insights before and after adding it.

Switching from Feedjit: a quick checklist

1. Remove the old Feedjit code from your theme or sidebar so it doesn't throw errors.
2. Choose a replacement that fits your traffic: a live feed for busy sites, a flag counter for quieter ones.
3. Add the new code in the same spot and check it on mobile.
4. Update your privacy policy to name the new tool.

Which Feedjit alternative should you pick?

• You want the classic public live feed: FeedPulse.
• You want a simple online-now number: whos.amung.us or the FeedPulse online-now button.
• You want owner-side real-time analytics: Clicky or StatCounter on a free plan, or Plausible if you're happy to pay or self-host.
• You want a counter that never looks empty: a flag counter, which adds up countries over time.

Do Feedjit alternatives work on WordPress and Blogger?

Yes. Script-based widgets work anywhere you can add HTML: a WordPress Custom HTML block or widget area, a Blogger HTML/JavaScript gadget, or a footer code box on most site builders.

Are live traffic feeds bad for privacy?

They don't have to be. A feed that shows country and page, without names or exact locations, reveals very little. Still, mention any third-party visitor tool in your privacy policy and check what data it processes.

Feedjit alternatives for different platforms

• WordPress: paste the widget code into a Custom HTML block or a widget area.
• Blogger: use an HTML/JavaScript gadget in Layout.
• Wix: use Embed HTML, or Custom Code on Premium plans.
• Shopify: add the code to your theme or a custom liquid section.
• Plain HTML: paste the script before the closing body tag.

How long does it take to switch?

Usually a few minutes: remove the old code, paste the new one and publish. The new widget starts counting from the moment it's installed, so history from the old tool won't carry over.

Will my old Feedjit code cause problems?

Dead widget code can show an empty box or slow the page while the browser waits for a script that no longer responds. Remove it when you add the replacement.

Is a free Feedjit alternative enough for a business site?

For public social proof, yes. For business decisions, add an analytics tool that tracks conversions, such as GA4. The live feed shows visitors what's happening; analytics tells you what's working.

The bottom line

Feedjit is gone, but the idea lives on. Pick a live feed if your site is busy, a flag counter if it's quiet, and an owner-side analytics tool for real decisions. Remove the old code, add the new widget in the same spot, and check it on mobile.