WordPress plugin comparison
Google Tag Manager vs Super Simple Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
by George Stephanis
10K+ installs4.2
Super Simple Google Analytics
by Luke Mlsna
2K+ installs4.2
At a glance
- Google Tag Manager has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Super Simple Google Analytics.
- On a typical day, Google Tag Manager is downloaded about 82 times, Super Simple Google Analytics about 14.
- Both are rated 4.2 out of 5.
- Google Tag Manager was updated more recently: Jun 9, 2026, against Feb 9, 2018 for Super Simple Google Analytics.
- Google Tag Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.9.35 for Super Simple Google Analytics.
- Super Simple Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2011, against 2012 for Google Tag Manager.
Line by line
Google Tag Manager leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Google Tag Manager | Super Simple Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,671 | #4,587 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.8K | 347 |
| Rating | 4.2(10) | 4.2(10) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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