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Yandex Metrica for Joomla
The “Yandex Metrica” plugin for Joomla 3, Joomla 4, Joomla 5 and Joomla 6 is designed to add the Yandex Metrica counter code to your website in just a few clicks without any programming skills.
Don’t know how to add the Yandex Metrica tracking code to your website? Our Yandex Metrica for Joomla 3/4/5/6 plugin makes it easy to install the Yandex Metrica tracking code on your site in just a couple of clicks with no programming required.
Description and Purpose
Yandex Metrica plugin for Joomla 3, 4, 5, 6is the fastest plugin and the safest way to connect analytics to your website without a single line of code. In just 2 minutes you’ll get full statistics: who visits your site, where traffic comes from, how much time visitors spend, and which pages are most popular. Just paste the counter code from your Yandex.Metrica account. Everything will start working automatically. No risk of breaking your template, no edits to index.php or your site’s markup. As a result of using the extension, you get only a working solution.
This plugin simplifies website integration with the analytics service without modifying your site’s code or template. Simply install the plugin via the Extension Manager, go to the Plugins section and activate it. In the plugin settings, enter the counter code that was provided when you registered your site in the analytics service. The plugin will handle the rest: it will add the Metrica code to your site’s code, and you’ll be able to analyze your website visitors.
Connecting Yandex Metrica to Joomla allows you to obtain accurate data on website traffic and advertising effectiveness. A correctly installed counter helps analyze traffic sources, user behavior, and page popularity. This is a basic tool for website owners, online stores, and corporate portals who want to understand how visitors use their resource and which sections need improvement.
Using the plugin eliminates the need to edit template files or manually insert scripts. The counter code is added automatically and remains active even after updating the template or the Joomla system. This installation method reduces the risk of errors, saves time, and is suitable for both beginners and developers who need to connect Yandex Metrica quickly using a standard, safe approach.
Key Features of the Plugin
Simple integration of your website with Yandex Metrica in just a few clicks without modifying the template code.
Analyze your site for effective promotion and quick achievement of high results.
Start collecting analytics today. Setup takes less than a minute.
The plugin supports all core Joomla features when working with the plugin system.
Free plugin for installing the Yandex Metrica counter
“Yandex.Metrica” is a free web service developed by Yandex for measuring website traffic and analyzing user behavior. Currently, Yandex.Metrica is the third-largest web analytics system in Europe.
The plugin simplifies the process of integrating Yandex Metrica code into your website. There is no need to modify the template code. Just enter your Yandex Metrica code in the appropriate field and the plugin will handle the rest automatically.
The plugin supports all Joomla plugin system features. Automatic installation and automatic updates are completed in just a few mouse clicks within a single website.
The plugin will help you install the Yandex Metrica counter code.
Don’t have the translation you need for the extension? Write to admin@iws.by and we’ll add the translation for you.
Compatibility and Requirements
- Engine: 3.0.x - 3.10.x.
- PHP: 5.3 and above.
- MySQL: 5.1 and above.
- MariaDB: 10.1 and above.
- PostgreSQL: 8.3.18 and above.
- Virtual memory: 128MB and above.
- Engine: 4.0.x - 4.x.x.
- PHP: 7.2 and above.
- MySQL: 5.6 and above.
- MariaDB: 10.3.35 and above.
- PostgreSQL: 11.0 and above.
- Virtual memory: 128MB and above.
- Engine: 5.0.x - 5.x.x.
- PHP: 8.1 and above.
- MySQL: 8.0.11 and above.
- MariaDB: 10.4 and above.
- PostgreSQL: 12.0 and above.
- Virtual memory: 128MB and above.
A demo of this plugin for Joomla is available at: Go.
The demo of the admin interface is located at the top of this page as an image gallery: Go.
It automatically adds the counter code to all pages of your Joomla website. It eliminates the need to manually insert the script into template files and protects you from errors when editing code. It does not affect the system’s operation or interfere with the display of your site’s pages. It simply places the analytics counter in the correct location so Metrica can collect statistics.
Yes, it was developed with different CMS versions in mind and supports Joomla 3, 4, 5, and 6. This allows you to use the same solution on both old and new projects. Even when upgrading the system to a newer version, the extension continues to work correctly and does not require complex reconfiguration.
No, editing template or system files is not required. All actions are performed through the Joomla administrator panel. After installing and activating our extension, you only need to paste the counter code into the appropriate field. This is a safe way to connect analytics without risking accidental deletion or damage to your project’s source code.
It does not add extra libraries or put additional load on the system. It only inserts the standard analytics code, which is loaded directly from Yandex servers. Therefore, its impact on loading speed is minimal and comparable to manually installing the counter. The extension itself operates within the CMS and does not increase page generation time.
Yes, it works correctly on multilingual sites. It adds the analytics counter to all language versions of your pages, regardless of the active language. This means statistics are collected from Russian, English, and any other language versions of your site without needing to create separate counters for each language.
Yes, the counter remains active after updating Joomla or switching to a new template. Our solution is not tied to a specific theme and does not insert code directly into template files. Therefore, your analytics connection is preserved, and you don’t need to re-add the script.
Our extension automatically inserts the counter script into your project in accordance with the service’s recommendations. This ensures the script works correctly on all pages, including articles, categories, components, and dynamically generated sections. The insertion is done programmatically, without any manual editing of your project’s files.
No, it’s suitable even for users who are working with Joomla for the first time. To connect the analytics service, you only need to install our extension, enable it, and paste the counter script into the settings field. Everything else is handled automatically. You don’t need to know HTML or PHP, or understand template structure.
It does not modify the core system or edit files manually. It only loads an external script, so the risk of conflicts is minimal. The extension does not interfere with components, modules, or templates and can be safely used on both small and large projects.
Yes, it is fully compatible with sites running on the secure HTTPS protocol. The analytics service code automatically uses a secure connection, so mixed content errors do not occur. It supports modern SSL certificates and HTTP-to-HTTPS redirects.
When inserting the script manually it is easy to make a mistake: accidentally delete part of the template break the layout or forget to add the script to all pages. Our solution automates the process and eliminates the need to edit your site files. It ensures the script is connected correctly and continues to work reliably even after CMS updates or template changes.
Usually, reconfiguration is not required. All entered settings are stored in the CMS configuration, so they remain intact after updating the extension. In most cases, you only need to update the extension and the counter will keep working without any further action from you.
No, the counter script is usually saved in the system settings and is not removed during an update. After installing the new version, the extension continues to use the script you already entered. However, if there are major system changes, it is recommended to check the settings to ensure the counter is connected correctly.
Free
| Developer |
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|---|---|
| CMS |
Joomla ![]() |
| Joomla Version |
3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x |
| Extension type |
Plugin |
| Release date |
24.01.2021 |
| Date of update |
07.01.2026 |
| Plugin version |
1.2.2 |
| License |
GNU/GPL v3 or later |
Our extension is published in the official Joomla Extensions Directory (JED).

