WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Search by Google
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 100+ for Search by Google.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Search by Google about 4.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.8 from 9 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 5, 2020 for Search by Google.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 5.5.24 for Search by Google.
- Search by Google has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for GA Google Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Search by Google |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #14,200 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 83 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.8(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 5.5.24 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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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