WordPress plugin comparison
MonsterInsights vs VisitorTrail Analytics
MonsterInsights
by chriscct7
2M+ installs4.5
VisitorTrail Analytics
by makitsolutions
Fewer than 10 installs5.0
At a glance
- MonsterInsights has more active installs: 2M+, against fewer than 10 for VisitorTrail Analytics.
- On a typical day, MonsterInsights is downloaded about 15,486 times, VisitorTrail Analytics about 4.
- VisitorTrail Analytics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 3,160 reviews.
- VisitorTrail Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for MonsterInsights.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MonsterInsights has been around longer: since 2007, against 2026 for VisitorTrail Analytics.
Line by line
MonsterInsights leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | MonsterInsights | VisitorTrail Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24 | #60,149 |
| Active installs | 2M+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 495K | 238 |
| Rating | 4.5(3.2K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.48 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 9 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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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