WordPress plugin comparison
GA Google Analytics vs Connect Matomo
At a glance
- GA Google Analytics has more active installs: 400K+, against 60K+ for Connect Matomo.
- On a typical day, GA Google Analytics is downloaded about 1,365 times, Connect Matomo about 455.
- GA Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 158 reviews, against 4.5 from 95 reviews.
- GA Google Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Sep 15, 2026 for Connect Matomo.
- GA Google Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.0 for Connect Matomo.
- Connect Matomo has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for GA Google Analytics.
Line by line
GA Google Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GA Google Analytics |  Connect Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #150 | #652 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 162.9K | 15.6K |
| Rating | 4.9(158) | 4.5(95) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 67% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.0.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.42 | ×1.36 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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