WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs ExactMetrics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 200K+ for ExactMetrics.
- On a typical day, ExactMetrics is downloaded about 2,084 times, GA Google Analytics about 1,365.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 2.5 from 1,546 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for ExactMetrics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for ExactMetrics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for ExactMetrics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  ExactMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #206 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 68.8K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 2.5(1.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×1.05 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 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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