WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs SiteMetrics
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
SiteMetrics
by CodeNgine Technologies
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against fewer than 10 for SiteMetrics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, SiteMetrics about 9.
- SiteMetrics has no reviews yet.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for SiteMetrics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for SiteMetrics.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for SiteMetrics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | SiteMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #59,975 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 254 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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