Countly is a powerful product analytics tool. But what makes it shine is how easily you can extend it. With the right plugins and integrations, your team can unlock features like session replays, attribution tracking, and syncing to a data warehouse—without the pain of re-platforming.
TL;DR:
There are amazing tools that work well with Countly. They help you track where users came from, watch what they did, and send your data to your favorite storage. Bonus: You don’t need to switch from Countly to do any of it. Keep what works, and enhance it!
Here Are Our 9 Favourite Tools That Extend Countly
Let’s explore the tools your team can start using today. These plugins and integrations can seriously level up your analytics game.
1. RudderStack – Easy Pipeline to Your Warehouse
This tool is a developer’s dream. RudderStack connects Countly with your favorite data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
- No more complex ETL jobs.
- Works well with Countly’s API.
- Great for syncing product, marketing, and CRM data in one place.
It’s open-source too! Customize it as you wish.
2. PostHog Session Replay – Play It Back
Ever wonder what your users actually did on your app? PostHog’s session replay lets you watch clicks, scrolls, and mouse movements.
- Integrate session IDs from Countly with PostHog replays.
- Find frustrating UX moments fast.
- Privacy-first and filterable recordings.
Link Countly events to user recordings for richer context.
3. Fivetran – Zero Setup, Full Sync
Fivetran is another excellent connector. Teams use it to sync Countly data into BI tools with ease.
- Set it and forget it. No manual jobs.
- Supports real-time updates.
- Saves serious engineering hours.
If analytics is your thing, this makes data science smoother.
4. Adjust – Attribution Made Easy
Not sure which marketing channel brought the user? Adjust has your back. It’s a mobile attribution tool that identifies where users came from.
- Connect campaign data to user behavior in Countly.
- Great for ROI tracking.
- Mobile-first and ad-friendly.
Use unique IDs to link sessions back to source campaigns.
5. Zapier – The Automation Magician
Zapier isn’t just an automation tool—it’s a bridge. You can hook up Countly to over 3000+ apps with it.
- Create Zaps to trigger actions based on Countly events.
- Send feedback surveys, log events in spreadsheets, kick off emails—you name it.
- No coding required.
Perfect for growth teams who want to launch things fast.
6. Mixpanel Importer Plugin – Migrate Without the Migraine
Still holding onto Mixpanel logs? Countly has you covered with an official plugin!
- Import all your Mixpanel event data into Countly.
- No need to lose historical data.
- Keeps reports continuous and comparable.
Save time, and stop switching tabs.
7. Segment – Data Routing Simplicity
If your team already uses Segment, integration with Countly is easy.
- Capture data once, send it to Countly plus others.
- Easier customer data management.
- Flexible identity resolution and event tracking.
It’s simple, stable, and scalable.
8. Firebase Cloud Messaging – Custom Notifications
This one’s for mobile apps. Use FCM with Countly to send rich, event-based push notifications.
- Trigger messages on specific in-app behavior.
- Customize segmented campaigns directly via Countly.
- Supports both Android and iOS.
Your users, nudged at just the right time = more engagement.
9. Reverse ETL via Hightouch – Match Backend to Frontend
You’ve pushed data into your warehouse. But what about getting it back into Countly for action?
- Sync user attributes or calculated fields back into Countly.
- Great for personalization and advanced segmentation.
- No engineering bottlenecks.
Think of it as bringing enriched data into the hands of marketers and product managers.
Okay, So Which Combo Should You Use?
Every team is different. Here’s a fun breakdown that might match your vibe:
- Growth team? Use Adjust + Zapier + FCM to track campaigns, automate tasks, and message users.
- Data nerds? Combine Fivetran + RudderStack + Hightouch for full-circle data flow.
- Product squad? Try PostHog + Segment + Firebase to explore sessions and engage users.
Mix and match to create your perfect Countly setup. It doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing. Small extensions can go a long way.
Why No Migration? That Sounds Too Good…
Yep! That’s the magic of plugins and integrations. Instead of a big, messy platform swap, you just plug in what’s needed. Keep your dashboards. Keep your KPIs. Just make them stronger.
And with Countly’s own plugin library, your possibilities keep growing.
Final Thoughts
Too often, teams get stuck between “do more” and “do nothing.” Let these tools give you a third option: do better.
Whether it’s watching user sessions, enriching data, or connecting to marketing, Countly can do a lot more than you think. With the right stack, your analytics become smarter, not just bigger.
