StatCounter: How to Export and Download Your Data as CSV

StatCounter provides website analytics that you can view in the dashboard, but sometimes you need your data in a spreadsheet. Whether you are building a custom report, comparing data across platforms, or archiving historical stats, exporting to CSV is the way to go.

This guide covers how to download your StatCounter data as CSV files, what export options are available, and how to set up the URL format for automated exports.

Exporting Data from the StatCounter Dashboard

Step 1: Log In and Select Your Project

1. Go to statcounter.com and log in
2. Select the project (website) you want to export data from
3. You will land on the project summary page

Step 2: Navigate to the Report You Want

StatCounter organizes data into several report types. Navigate to the specific report you want to export:

• Summary — Overview of visits, page views, and unique visitors
• Recent Visitor Activity — Individual visitor sessions with details
• Popular Pages — Most viewed pages
• Entry Pages — Where visitors entered your site
• Exit Pages — Where visitors left your site
• Came From — Referring URLs and traffic sources
• Keyword Analysis — Search terms that brought visitors
• Browsers — Browser types and versions
• Operating Systems — OS distribution
• Screen Resolutions — Visitor screen sizes
• Country/Territory — Geographic distribution

Step 3: Set Your Date Range

Before exporting, make sure the date range is correct:

1. Look for the date picker at the top of the report
2. Select your desired start and end dates
3. Click Update or Apply to refresh the report with the new date range
4. Verify the data looks correct before exporting

Step 4: Click the Export Button

1. Look for the Download or Export link near the top of the report
2. Select CSV as the format
3. The file downloads to your computer

The CSV file contains the same data shown in the report, formatted with comma-separated values that open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application.

Export URL Format for Automation

StatCounter supports URL-based data exports, which is useful for scripting and automation. The URL format follows this pattern:

https://statcounter.com/p{PROJECT_ID}/csv/?{PARAMETERS}

Key URL Parameters

Example Export URLs

Daily summary for January 2026:

https://statcounter.com/p12345678/csv/?date_start=2026-01-01&date_end=2026-01-31&report_type=summary&granularity=daily

Monthly popular pages for all of 2025:

https://statcounter.com/p12345678/csv/?date_start=2025-01-01&date_end=2025-12-31&report_type=popular&granularity=monthly

Weekly browser stats:

https://statcounter.com/p12345678/csv/?date_start=2026-01-01&date_end=2026-03-01&report_type=browsers&granularity=weekly

Replace 12345678 with your actual project ID. You can find your project ID in the URL when viewing your project in the StatCounter dashboard.

Using the Export URL Programmatically

You can use the export URL in scripts to automate data collection. You need to include your authentication (log in first or use session cookies). Here is a basic example:

# Download last month's summary as CSV
curl -b cookies.txt "https://statcounter.com/p12345678/csv/?date_start=2026-02-01&date_end=2026-02-28&report_type=summary&granularity=daily" -o statcounter-feb-2026.csv

For production automation, use the StatCounter API if you have a paid plan that includes API access.

StatCounter API (Paid Plans)

StatCounter offers an API for paid plan subscribers that provides more structured access to your data:

API Endpoint

https://api.statcounter.com/stats/

Authentication

The API uses your username and API key for authentication. You can find your API key in your StatCounter account settings.

Example API Request

curl "https://api.statcounter.com/stats/?vn=3&s=summary&pi=12345678&t=d&sd=2026-01-01&ed=2026-01-31&f=csv&u=YOUR_USERNAME&k=YOUR_API_KEY"

API Parameters

What the CSV File Contains

A typical StatCounter CSV export includes:

Summary report columns:

• Date
• Page Views
• Unique Visitors
• First Time Visitors
• Returning Visitors

Popular pages report columns:

• Page URL
• Page Title
• Page Views
• Unique Visitors

Browser report columns:

• Browser Name
• Browser Version
• Percentage of Visitors
• Total Count

The exact columns depend on which report you export. Open the CSV in a spreadsheet to see all available fields.

Tips for Working with StatCounter CSV Data

Set the date range before exporting. The export only includes data for the dates shown in the current report view. If you need a full year of data, set the date range to cover the entire year first.

Use monthly granularity for large date ranges. Daily data over a year can produce thousands of rows. Monthly granularity keeps the file manageable while still showing trends.

Combine multiple exports. If you need data from several report types, export each one separately and combine them in your spreadsheet using date as the common key.

Watch for encoding issues. If you see garbled characters in your CSV, try opening it with UTF-8 encoding specified. In Excel, use the Data > From Text/CSV import option instead of double-clicking the file.

Archive regularly. StatCounter retains data based on your plan level. Free plans have limited history. Export and archive your data monthly to avoid losing older statistics.

For more detailed documentation on StatCounter setup, event tracking, and integrations, see our StatCounter documentation.

Last updated: March 4, 2026