WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Very Simple Google Analytics
GA Google Analytics
by Jeff Starr
400K+ installs4.9
Very Simple Google Analytics
by Roi Dayan
60+ installs3.0
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 60+ for Very Simple Google Analytics.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Very Simple Google Analytics about 3.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Mar 2, 2014 for Very Simple Google Analytics.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.7.41 for Very Simple Google Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Very Simple Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #19,777 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 60 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 3.7.41 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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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