WordPress plugin comparison
Analytics Cat vs MonsterInsights
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against 6K+ for Analytics Cat.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, Analytics Cat about 34.
- Analytics Cat is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews, against 4.5 from 3,159 reviews.
- MonsterInsights was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Dec 5, 2024 for Analytics Cat.
- MonsterInsights is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for Analytics Cat.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2016 for Analytics Cat.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Analytics Cat |  MonsterInsights |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,885 | #24 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 2M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 846 | 493.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(15) | 4.5(3.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.2.15 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.11 | ×2.48 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
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