WordPress plugin comparison

Analytics Cat vs Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

Analytics Cat

by fatcatapps

6K+ installs4.9

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

At a glance

Analytics Cat has more active installs: 6K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, Analytics Cat is downloaded about 34 times, Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) about 7.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 15 reviews.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) was updated more recently: Jul 24, 2026, against Dec 5, 2024 for Analytics Cat.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.2.15 for Analytics Cat.

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Analytics Cat	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Popular rank	#2,885	#9,271
Active installs	6K+	400+
Downloads, last 30 days	846	150
Rating	4.9(15)	5.0(2)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	6.2.15	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×0.11	×0.53
Last release	1 year ago	3 months ago
Requires PHP	–	–

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