Title: DriveWrite's Replies | WordPress.org --- # DriveWrite [ ](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * [Profile](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/topics/) * [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replies/) * [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/reviews/) * [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replied-to/) * [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/engagements/) * [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/favorites/) Search replies: ## Forum Replies Created Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 19 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replies/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replies/page/2/?output_format=md) * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] The Site Stats are wrong again](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-site-stats-are-wrong-again/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-site-stats-are-wrong-again/#post-11456828) * [@mehrshaddarzi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mehrshaddarzi/) * As mentioned a few days ago I am the same as [@pamfernandes](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pamfernandes/). I wrote this: further to my comment on pamfernandes topic where I am having the same issue with unique visitor numbers on [http://www.drivewrite.co.uk](http://www.drivewrite.co.uk) here is a screenshot [https://screenshots.firefox.com/5Y48wDcfxuTok7WV/www.drivewrite.co.uk](https://screenshots.firefox.com/5Y48wDcfxuTok7WV/www.drivewrite.co.uk) * Thank you Geoff * I have not got cache plugin ticked. Is there a resolution to this issue please? Thank you. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] The Site Stats are wrong again](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-site-stats-are-wrong-again/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [7 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/the-site-stats-are-wrong-again/#post-11438121) * [@mehrshaddarzi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mehrshaddarzi/) further to my comment on pamfernandes topic where I am having the same issue with unique visitor numbers on [http://www.drivewrite.co.uk](http://www.drivewrite.co.uk) here is a screenshot [https://screenshots.firefox.com/5Y48wDcfxuTok7WV/www.drivewrite.co.uk](https://screenshots.firefox.com/5Y48wDcfxuTok7WV/www.drivewrite.co.uk) * Thank you Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Stats loading time.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stats-loading-time/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stats-loading-time/#post-6975480) * Greg * I’ve left it alone for a couple of days. After getting into dashboard, accessing the first choice of page – posts, statistics etc – seems to take a minute or two. subsequently things speed up but waiting time does vary. Time of day? It is a mystery. Perhaps it lies in my host’s servers being under pressure or something. Nevertheless everything works and the stats are fine so I guess I will accept it as is. Greatly appreciate your patience. Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Stats loading time.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stats-loading-time/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stats-loading-time/#post-6975374) * Apologies. The widget just seems to add the item to the side bar. As for loading, it seems to take a long time for different areas to load. For example, I just waited ten minutes to get to my plugin listing and also, earlier, to add a new post. This doesn’t seem to happen when the this plugin is deactivated. I’m very appy with these stats sdo don’t want to stop using them. Is there a reason or am I wide of the mark? Thanks Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] V 10.0 doesn't work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/#post-6953422) * Yes, 0.03. Map is fine now but the whole plugin takes a long time to load. I guess that’s because of the size of it. Otherwise all well. Thanks for all your prompt action Greg. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] V 10.0 doesn't work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/#post-6953416) * Thank you. Most problems seem to be resolved but plugin is slow to load. Visitor map still problematic. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] V 10.0 doesn't work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/#post-6953407) * Thank you. V10.0.2 seems better. The summary stats come up but the visitor map just scrolls. Other elements open if I click them individually. Moving between items on the dashboard seems ok now but the stats are way out. At last viewing it listed only 4 unique visitors when I know it should be considerably higher. Overall the plugin seems better but I’m not convinced yet. Thanks for your prompt efforts and advice to resolve though. Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] V 10.0 doesn't work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/#post-6953394) * Further to my last, like DirkD I too cleared the cache, restarted browser etc. It’s been a really good plugin – please resolve. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] V 10.0 doesn't work](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/) * [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/v-100-doesnt-work/#post-6953392) * I am experiencing similar problems. With the plugin deactivated all is well. With it on I too get endless running wheels on all elements. Interminable wait for any results. Badly affects performance of whole dashboard -seems to impede all other areas. Shame because it’s been a useful plugin. Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Geoff * Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) In reply to: [robots.txt](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/robotstxt-41/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [10 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/robotstxt-41/#post-6440481) * Thanks Tara * First response is this: “The robots.txt file belongs in your document root folder. You can simply create a blank file and name it robots.txt. This will reduce site errors and allow all search engines to rank anything they want.” Is this correct and where is the root folder? * Thanks * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Stat counts](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stat-counts/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/stat-counts/#post-6114248) * Thanks Greg. I’ll ignore the figure in future. * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Visits variables in WP Stats V9](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/#post-5903431) * Cheers Greg * Great support. Much appreciated. Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Visits variables in WP Stats V9](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/#post-5903429) * All I see in my list of plugins is the option to update – which I’ve done. Under settings there is a list of headings and I can find statistical reporting but I can’t find anyway the option to go statistics>Optimization>Database or visit index. Remember I’m using the free version and it was fine until a week or so ago. * Please note that I have no technical knowledge which is why I rely on plugins to provide info. Please advise. * Thank you. Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] Visits variables in WP Stats V9](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [11 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/visits-variables-in-wp-stats-v9/#post-5903424) * Thanks Greg * I’ve reinstalled the plugin after the the update but I’m still getting the skewed figures as before. Please advise. Thanks Geoff * Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/) In reply to: [[WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative] WP stats vs Google](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-stats-vs-google/) * Thread Starter [DriveWrite](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/) * (@drivewrite) * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wp-stats-vs-google/#post-5514640) * Yes, I already have. I realise that everywhere I look the numbers are different but the disparity between Google and WP Stats is enormous. I have heard that others say that Google is inaccurate – something to do with Javascript – but that doesn’t help when potential business partners use Google and thus don’t rate you. I don’t have the time or knowledge to get into the technicalities, I just want to find out why this happens and what I can do about it, if anything. When I quote my WP stats they don’t believe it as they are so reliant on Google. I expect many others experience this. Thanks for any advice. Geoff Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 19 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replies/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/users/drivewrite/replies/page/2/?output_format=md)