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goaccess for Mac

Log analyzer and interactive viewer for the Apache Webserver

Quick answer: goaccess is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install goaccess. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 263 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What goaccess is

goaccess is a command-line tool for macOS: log analyzer and interactive viewer for the Apache Webserver.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install goaccess

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install goaccess.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install goaccess on Mac?

Run brew install goaccess in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is goaccess open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does goaccess run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is goaccess?

It was installed 263 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2177 in this catalogue.

What version of goaccess is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.