WordPress plugin comparison

Fathom Analytics for WP vs WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

Fathom Analytics for WP

by Conva Ventures

10K+ installs4.8

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

by osama.esh

20K+ installs4.5

At a glance

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) has more active installs: 20K+, against 10K+ for Fathom Analytics for WP.
On a typical day, WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) is downloaded about 650 times, Fathom Analytics for WP about 46.
Fathom Analytics for WP is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews, against 4.5 from 156 reviews.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Nov 18, 2025 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Fathom Analytics for WP.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) has been around longer: since 2017, against 2018 for Fathom Analytics for WP.

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Fathom Analytics for WP	WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Popular rank	#2,142	#1,176
Active installs	10K+	20K+
Downloads, last 30 days	1.4K	37.3K
Rating	4.8(25)	4.5(156)
Support threads resolved	–	0%
Tested up to	6.8.12	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.47	×0.90
Last release	11 months ago	5 days ago
Requires PHP	5.4	–

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