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Security report for matomo.org

Matomo · Technology · France

Low risk. 1 critical or high finding in Security headers.

Security score

87/100

Risk levelLow

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Matomo is a well-established privacy-first analytics platform offering an open-source alternative to Google Analytics. Founded in 2017, it targets businesses and organizations seeking GDPR-compliant web and app analytics solutions. The company operates a professional website with excellent content quality, clear navigation, and strong branding consistency. Their business model includes open-source software distribution alongside paid cloud hosting and enterprise support services. Matomo holds ISO 27001 certification and maintains a transparent security policy and incident response process, reflecting a mature security posture. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with Elementor, leveraging modern web technologies and optimized for performance and mobile responsiveness. Hosting and DNS services are provided by reputable providers, with SSL/TLS properly configured to ensure secure communications. SEO and accessibility best practices are well implemented, enhancing user experience and discoverability. Security-wise, Matomo demonstrates strong adherence to best practices including HTTPS enforcement, security headers, privacy compliance mechanisms, and incident response readiness. No significant vulnerabilities or suspicious patterns were detected. The domain registration is consistent with the business profile, showing long-term stability and legitimacy. Overall, Matomo presents a low-risk profile with a strong focus on privacy, security, and compliance. Strategic recommendations include enabling DNSSEC to further enhance DNS security and continuous monitoring of third-party components to mitigate emerging risks.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
95/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
100
Security headers
70
Email security
65
DNS health
90
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
95
Average
87

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention matomo.org, from OffSeq Breach.

Total records
219
Employees
0
Customers
219
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
7%

6 subdomains affected

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Matomo occupies a leading position in the privacy-focused analytics market, differentiating itself through open-source offerings and strong GDPR compliance. Its competitive advantages include transparent data handling, ISO 27001 certification, and a robust security framework. Revenue streams derive from cloud hosting subscriptions and enterprise support, targeting medium-sized businesses and organizations globally. The company maintains an active partnership ecosystem, including integrations with consent management platforms like Usercentrics. Growth indicators include consistent domain registration longevity and professional digital presence. Strategic observations highlight Matomo's commitment to privacy as a core business value, appealing to privacy-conscious customers in regulated industries.

Security posture

Matomo exhibits a mature security posture with comprehensive policies, incident response contacts, and certifications such as ISO 27001. The website enforces HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and implements key security headers to mitigate common web threats. Privacy compliance is evident through cookie consent mechanisms and scripts preventing unauthorized localStorage usage. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were identified. The presence of a security.txt file and dedicated security contact emails further enhance incident response readiness. Compliance with GDPR is well documented, and the company provides a Data Protection Officer contact. Overall, Matomo's security culture and practices align well with industry standards, minimizing business risk related to data breaches or regulatory non-compliance.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC on the domain to improve DNS integrity and prevent spoofing attacks.
  2. Conduct regular security audits of third-party plugins and scripts to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
  3. Maintain timely updates of WordPress core, themes, and plugins to reduce exposure to known exploits.
  4. Enhance transparency by publishing detailed data retention policies and security audit reports.
  5. Invest in ongoing security awareness training to reinforce security culture across the organization.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Matomo
Description
Matomo provides a privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics offering app and web analytics solutions.
Key services
Web analytics, App analytics, Data privacy compliance tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Font Awesome, AWS DNS
Frameworks
Yoast SEO
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security policy published
  • Incident response contacts provided
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • Privacy compliance script to prevent localStorage key setting

Analytics and tracking

Services
Matomo Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
excellent

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Matomo Analytics
Marketing tools
Yoast SEO, Usercentrics CMP
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Strong emphasis on privacy and compliance with GDPR.
  3. Use of modern web technologies and CMS (WordPress with Elementor).
  4. Clear contact and security information available.
  5. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
  6. Good SEO and accessibility practices observed.
Technical notes

Notes

The website infrastructure is based on WordPress CMS with Elementor page builder, supported by AWS DNS services and OVH registrar. The tech stack includes modern fonts (Nunito), Font Awesome icons, and SEO optimization via Yoast plugin. Performance is optimized with preloading fonts and preconnect hints. The site is mobile responsive and accessible, with semantic HTML and ARIA roles. Security headers and HTTPS are properly configured, contributing to a secure browsing experience. Technical debt appears minimal, with opportunities for improvement including DNSSEC activation and continuous monitoring of third-party dependencies. Overall, the technical implementation supports business continuity and scalability.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 89/100 +6Low20 findingsView report
  2. 83/100Low20 findingsView report
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