WordPress plugin comparison
Fathom Analytics for WP vs GA Universal
At a glance
- Fathom Analytics for WP has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for GA Universal.
- On a typical day, Fathom Analytics for WP is downloaded about 46 times, GA Universal about 1.
- GA Universal has no reviews yet.
- Fathom Analytics for WP was updated more recently: Nov 18, 2025, against Apr 9, 2013 for GA Universal.
- Fathom Analytics for WP is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 3.5.2 for GA Universal.
- GA Universal has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
Line by line
Fathom Analytics for WP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fathom Analytics for WP |  GA Universal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,142 | #43,580 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 36 |
| Rating | 4.8(25) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 3.5.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 13 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | – |
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