WordPress plugin comparison
Catalyst Analytics vs MonsterInsights
Catalyst Analytics
by Angelo Abi Hanna
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
MonsterInsights
by chriscct7
2M+ installs4.5
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against fewer than 10 for Catalyst Analytics.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, Catalyst Analytics about 6.
- Catalyst Analytics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 3,159 reviews.
- MonsterInsights was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Sep 8, 2026 for Catalyst Analytics.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2025 for Catalyst Analytics.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Catalyst Analytics | MonsterInsights |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #57,445 | #24 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 2M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 155 | 493.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.5(3.2K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×2.48 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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