WordPress plugin comparison

GA Google Analytics vs Insert Headers and Footers Code

GA Google Analytics

by Jeff Starr

400K+ installs4.9

Insert Headers and Footers Code

by HT Plugins

7K+ installs5.0

At a glance

GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 7K+ for Insert Headers and Footers Code.
On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Insert Headers and Footers Code about 45.
Insert Headers and Footers Code is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Insert Headers and Footers Code.
GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Insert Headers and Footers Code.
GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2019 for Insert Headers and Footers Code.

GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	GA Google Analytics	Insert Headers and Footers Code
Popular rank	#150	#2,660
Active installs	400K+	7K+
Downloads, last 30 days	162.9K	995
Rating	4.9(158)	5.0(8)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	7.2	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×1.42	×0.84
Last release	1 day ago	2 months ago
Requires PHP	5.6.20	–

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