WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Metricool
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 90K+ for Metricool.
- On a typical day, Metricool is downloaded about 1,691 times, GA Google Analytics about 1,365.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.4 from 23 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 3, 2026 for Metricool.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Metricool.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for Metricool.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #487 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.3K | 106.1K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.4(23) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×1.56 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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