Carolyn Google Analytics
v0.1by Marty Spellerberg · updated 14 years ago
A (very) simple plugin for embedding a Google Analytics tracking code in your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #46,659
- Down3,439 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.6K
- 3,564 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Carolyn Google Analytics at a glance
Carolyn Google Analytics is a WordPress plugin by Marty Spellerberg with 10+ active installs, the #46,659 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1 came out on Nov 11, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 270 plugins tagged “google analytics”, it ranks #173. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats142 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Carolyn Google Analytics |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#46,659 · up 522 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,659 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #43,220 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #47,890 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #44,415 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #44,601 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,680 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #41,839 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,714 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,551 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #35,716 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #47,641 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,181 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +36.36% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.33% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 11, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Carolyn Google Analytics
How many websites use Carolyn Google Analytics?
Carolyn Google Analytics is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,659 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Carolyn Google Analytics been downloaded?
3,564 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Carolyn Google Analytics last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Nov 11, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is Carolyn Google Analytics compatible with the latest WordPress?
Carolyn Google Analytics’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Carolyn Google Analytics still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Carolyn Google Analytics have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Carolyn Google Analytics?
The plugins most like Carolyn Google Analytics, by the tags they share, are GA Google Analytics (400K+), Burst Statistics (200K+) and Independent Analytics (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.6K |
| Author | Marty Spellerberg |
| First released | Nov 11, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 11, 2012 |
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