WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs VisitStats
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 100+ for VisitStats.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, VisitStats about 5.
- VisitStats has no reviews yet.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against May 26, 2026 for VisitStats.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for VisitStats.
- GA Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for VisitStats.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  VisitStats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #151 | #15,890 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.3K | 134 |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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