WordPress plugin comparison
Fathom Analytics for WP vs SimpleStats
Fathom Analytics for WP
by Conva Ventures
10K+ installs4.8
SimpleStats
by Zach Kwarta
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Fathom Analytics for WP has more active installs: 10K+, against fewer than 10 for SimpleStats.
- On a typical day, Fathom Analytics for WP is downloaded about 43 times, SimpleStats about 1.
- SimpleStats has no reviews yet.
- SimpleStats was updated more recently: Aug 11, 2026, against Nov 18, 2025 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
- SimpleStats is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
- Fathom Analytics for WP has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for SimpleStats.
Line by line
Fathom Analytics for WP leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Fathom Analytics for WP | SimpleStats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #63,214 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 46 |
| Rating | 4.8(25) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | 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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