WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Live Visitor Analytics
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
Live Visitor Analytics
by pinnaclequant
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against fewer than 10 for Live Visitor Analytics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Live Visitor Analytics about 5.
- Live Visitor Analytics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 29, 2026 for Live Visitor Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Live Visitor Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Live Visitor Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Live Visitor Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #60,403 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45.2K | 241 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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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