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Fathom Analytics for WP vs VisitStats
At a glance
- Fathom Analytics for WP has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for VisitStats.
- On a typical day, Fathom Analytics for WP is downloaded about 46 times, VisitStats about 5.
- VisitStats has no reviews yet.
- VisitStats was updated more recently: May 26, 2026, against Nov 18, 2025 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
- VisitStats 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 VisitStats.
Line by line
Fathom Analytics for WP leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fathom Analytics for WP |  VisitStats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,142 | #15,890 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.4K | 138 |
| Rating | 4.8(25) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 11 months ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | 7.4 |
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