WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Simple Matomo Tracking Code
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
Simple Matomo Tracking Code
by rbaer
800+ installs5.0
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 800+ for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Simple Matomo Tracking Code about 10.
- Simple Matomo Tracking Code is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2020 for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Simple Matomo Tracking Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #7,329 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 45.2K | 219 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.1 |
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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