WordPress plugin comparison

GA Google Analytics vs Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

GA Google Analytics

by Jeff Starr

400K+ installs4.9

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

At a glance

GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) about 7.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) 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 Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).

GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	GA Google Analytics	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Popular rank	#150	#9,271
Active installs	400K+	400+
Downloads, last 30 days	44.3K	148
Rating	4.9(158)	5.0(2)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	7.2	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×1.42	×0.53
Last release	1 day ago	3 months ago
Requires PHP	5.6.20	–

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