WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Simple Analytics
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 1K+ for Simple Analytics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Simple Analytics about 9.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.4 from 7 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Apr 4, 2018 for Simple Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.9.35 for Simple Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Simple Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Simple Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #6,633 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45.2K | 236 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.4(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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