WordPress plugin comparison
Analytics Head vs GA Google Analytics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 600+ for Analytics Head.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Analytics Head about 9.
- Analytics Head is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Analytics Head.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Analytics Head.
- Analytics Head has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for GA Google Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Analytics Head |  GA Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,406 | #151 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 197 | 44.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(158) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.58 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.20 |
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