How to use analytics for desktop applications? [closed]

Answer 1

I'm aware that this question is pretty old, but it's look like Google Analytics is finally available for general use via it's Measurement Protocol. So, that's the most 'official' way to use Google Analytics for desktop (or any other 'generic') apps now.

Answer 2

I have tried several applications. I really like Mixpanel's flexibility, but the best i ever used was this deskmetrics. I'm using the free plan but it really works well and have lots of integration tools.

Answer 3

Check out: Trackerbird Software Analytics for Desktop apps.

Has a freeware version to track installations, runtime trends, feature usage, license conversions, architecture details, etc. You also get API options for running in Privacy Mode for paranoid users.

Disclaimer: I am affiliated with company.

Answer 4

For Mac desktop applications, the Sparkle framework has the capability of getting some user demographics data, but this is limited to times when the user updates rather than giving any useage data.

Answer 5

For a mac I have created an helper class which use Google Analytics GoogleAnalyticsReporting

Answer 6

Google Analytics is also for other environments via their (new) measurement protocol. It can be used for desktop, mobile, and servers. Look at their web page for more information.