WordPress plugin comparison

ExactMetrics vs Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

ExactMetrics

by Syed Balkhi

200K+ installs2.5

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

At a glance

ExactMetrics has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, ExactMetrics is downloaded about 2,084 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 2.5 from 1,546 reviews.
ExactMetrics was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
ExactMetrics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
ExactMetrics has been around longer: since 2013, against 2016 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).

ExactMetrics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	ExactMetrics	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Popular rank	#206	#9,271
Active installs	200K+	400+
Downloads, last 30 days	68.8K	148
Rating	2.5(1.5K)	5.0(2)
Support threads resolved	100%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×1.05	×0.53
Last release	1 month ago	3 months ago
Requires PHP	7.2	–

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