WordPress plugin comparison
MonsterInsights vs Matomo Tracker
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against 100+ for Matomo Tracker.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, Matomo Tracker about 5.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- MonsterInsights was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Mar 28, 2026 for Matomo Tracker.
- MonsterInsights is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Matomo Tracker.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2019 for Matomo Tracker.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MonsterInsights |  Matomo Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24 | #16,752 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 493.2K | 143 |
| Rating | 4.5(3.2K) | 4.5(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.48 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.0 |
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