WordPress plugin comparison

Burst Statistics vs Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

Burst Statistics

by Burst Statistics B.V.

200K+ installs4.9

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

At a glance

Burst Statistics has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, Burst Statistics is downloaded about 4,116 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 187 reviews.
Burst Statistics was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
Burst Statistics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Burst Statistics.

Burst Statistics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Burst Statistics	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Popular rank	#221	#9,271
Active installs	200K+	400+
Downloads, last 30 days	276.2K	148
Rating	4.9(187)	5.0(2)
Support threads resolved	90%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×3.46	×0.53
Last release	11 days ago	3 months ago
Requires PHP	8.0	–

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