WordPress plugin comparison
Carolyn Google Analytics vs MonsterInsights
Carolyn Google Analytics
by Marty Spellerberg
10+ installs5.0
MonsterInsights
by chriscct7
2M+ installs4.5
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against 10+ for Carolyn Google Analytics.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, Carolyn Google Analytics about 5.
- Carolyn Google Analytics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 3,160 reviews.
- MonsterInsights was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Nov 11, 2012 for Carolyn Google Analytics.
- MonsterInsights is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.4.2 for Carolyn Google Analytics.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2012 for Carolyn Google Analytics.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Carolyn Google Analytics | MonsterInsights |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #46,659 | #24 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 2M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 133 | 495K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(3.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×2.48 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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