WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Seriously Simple Stats
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
Seriously Simple Stats
by Craig Hewitt
5K+ installs3.6
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 5K+ for Seriously Simple Stats.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Seriously Simple Stats about 32.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 3.6 from 13 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Jan 9, 2026 for Seriously Simple Stats.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.9.11 for Seriously Simple Stats.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for Seriously Simple Stats.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Seriously Simple Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #3,205 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 946 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 3.6(13) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.47 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 10 months 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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