WordPress plugin comparison
MonsterInsights vs Hitsteps Web Analytics
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against 700+ for Hitsteps Web Analytics.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, Hitsteps Web Analytics about 45.
- MonsterInsights is rated higher: 4.5 out of 5 from 3,160 reviews, against 3.9 from 7 reviews.
- Hitsteps Web Analytics was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for MonsterInsights.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2013 for Hitsteps Web Analytics.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MonsterInsights |  Hitsteps Web Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24 | #7,744 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 495K | 1.5K |
| Rating | 4.5(3.2K) | 3.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.48 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.3 |
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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