WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Metrics Query
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 100+ for Metrics Query.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Metrics Query about 4.
- Metrics Query is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Apr 30, 2021 for Metrics Query.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 5.7.21 for Metrics Query.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Metrics Query.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Metrics Query |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #15,128 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 76 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 5.7.21 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 5 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 5.6.0 |
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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