Awstats is a powerful web analytics tool in cPanel that provides detailed statistics about your website traffic. It helps you monitor visitor behavior, traffic sources, browser usage, and more — all in a user-friendly graphical interface.
Accessing Awstats in cPanel
Follow these steps to access and use Awstats in your cPanel account:
1. Log in to cPanel
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Go to
yourdomain.com/cpanel. -
Enter your cPanel username and password.
2. Locate Awstats
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Scroll down to the "Metrics" section.
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Click on “Awstats.”
3. Choose the Domain
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You will see a list of domains and subdomains associated with your account.
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Click the "View" icon next to the domain you want to analyze.
Understanding Awstats Reports
Awstats displays various types of website data. Here are some key sections:
- Unique Visitors
Shows how many different users visited your site.
- Number of Visits
Counts all visits, including repeat ones.
- Pages, Hits, and Bandwidth
Displays the total number of pages viewed, files accessed, and the bandwidth consumed.
- Visit Duration and Last Visit
Indicates how long visitors stay and when they last accessed your site.
- Monthly, Daily, and Hourly Statistics
Breaks down traffic by time period for trend analysis.
- Countries and Hosts
Shows where your visitors are from and which IPs accessed your site.
- Referrers
Identifies how visitors reached your site (e.g., Google, direct, or other websites).
- Search Keywords and Phrases
Lists the keywords people used to find your website.
- Browsers and Operating Systems
Details which devices and browsers your visitors are using.
Why Use Awstats?
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Track visitor behavior to improve content and marketing.
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Identify peak traffic times to optimize server resources.
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Detect suspicious activity or spikes in unknown IP traffic.
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Understand SEO performance by monitoring search engine queries.
Tips for Best Use
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Check stats regularly to track performance over time.
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Compare traffic before and after marketing campaigns.
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Use data to optimize your website speed and structure.
