WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Matomo Analytics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 100K+ for Matomo Analytics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Matomo Analytics about 687.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.6 from 178 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Matomo Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.0 for Matomo Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Matomo Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Matomo Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #425 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45.2K | 21.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.6(178) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×1.62 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.2.5 |
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