WordPress plugin comparison

GA Google Analytics vs Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM)

GA Google Analytics

by Jeff Starr

400K+ installs4.9

Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM)

by HT Plugins

4K+ installs

At a glance

GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 4K+ for Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM).
On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM) about 29.
Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM) has no reviews yet.
GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Aug 27, 2026 for Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM).
GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM).
GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM).

GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	GA Google Analytics	Really Simple Google Tag Manager (GTM)
Popular rank	#150	#3,439
Active installs	400K+	4K+
Downloads, last 30 days	162.9K	832
Rating	4.9(158)	No ratings
Support threads resolved	–	0%
Tested up to	7.2	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×1.42	×0.55
Last release	2 days ago	2 months ago
Requires PHP	5.6.20	–

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