WordPress plugin comparison

GA Google Analytics vs Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+

GA Google Analytics

by Jeff Starr

400K+ installs4.9

Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+

by Daniel Treadwell

10+ installs5.0

At a glance

GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 10+ for Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+.
On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+ about 1.
Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+ is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.9 from 158 reviews.
GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 17, 2014 for Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+.
GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.0.38 for Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+.
GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+.

GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	GA Google Analytics	Social Media 2 WordPress for Google+
Popular rank	#150	#45,067
Active installs	400K+	10+
Downloads, last 30 days	162.9K	37
Rating	4.9(158)	5.0(3)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	7.2	4.0.38
Search multiplier	×1.42	×0.00
Last release	2 days ago	12 years ago
Requires PHP	5.6.20	–

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