WordPress plugin comparison
MonsterInsights vs PulseViews
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against 10+ for PulseViews.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, PulseViews about 3.
- PulseViews has no reviews yet.
- MonsterInsights was updated more recently: Sep 16, 2026, against Sep 11, 2026 for PulseViews.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for PulseViews.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MonsterInsights |  PulseViews |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24 | #31,496 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 493.2K | 53 |
| Rating | 4.5(3.2K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.48 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.1 |
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