WordPress plugin comparison
Burst Statistics vs Metricool
Burst Statistics
by Burst Statistics B.V.
200K+ installs4.9
Metricool
by Really Simple Plugins
90K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- Burst Statistics has more active installs: 200K+, against 90K+ for Metricool.
- On a typical day, Burst Statistics is downloaded about 4,116 times, Metricool about 2,101.
- Burst Statistics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 187 reviews, against 4.4 from 23 reviews.
- Metricool was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Burst Statistics.
- Metricool resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 90% for Burst Statistics.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Metricool has been around longer: since 2015, against 2022 for Burst Statistics.
Line by line
Burst Statistics leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Burst Statistics | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #221 | #487 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 276.2K | 108.6K |
| Rating | 4.9(187) | 4.4(23) |
| Support threads resolved | 90% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.46 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
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