WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Hitsteps Web Analytics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 700+ for Hitsteps Web Analytics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Hitsteps Web Analytics about 45.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 3.9 from 7 reviews.
- Hitsteps Web Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Nov 8, 2026 for GA Google Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Hitsteps Web Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Hitsteps Web Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Hitsteps Web Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #7,744 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 1.5K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 3.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 5.3 |
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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