WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Analytics for WordPress
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 300+ for Analytics for WordPress.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Analytics for WordPress about 6.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.3 from 6 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Feb 22, 2016 for Analytics for WordPress.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.0.38 for Analytics for WordPress.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Analytics for WordPress.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Analytics for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #10,811 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45.2K | 129 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.3(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 4.0.38 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 10 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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