WordPress plugin comparison
EDD Metrics vs GA Google Analytics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 70+ for EDD Metrics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, EDD Metrics about 4.
- EDD Metrics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 16, 2018 for EDD Metrics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.9.35 for EDD Metrics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for EDD Metrics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EDD Metrics |  GA Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,265 | #150 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 400K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 50 | 162.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(17) | 4.9(158) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.42 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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