WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Independent Analytics
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
Independent Analytics
by Ben Sibley
100K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 100K+ for Independent Analytics.
- On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,491 times, GA Google Analytics about 1,365.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.8 from 167 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Independent Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Independent Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Independent Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #374 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 137.5K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.8(167) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×2.26 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 19 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 8.0.30 |
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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