WordPress plugin comparison
GTM Kit vs Lightweight Google Analytics
At a glance
- GTM Kit has more active installs: 30K+, against 400+ for Lightweight Google Analytics.
- On a typical day, GTM Kit is downloaded about 792 times, Lightweight Google Analytics about 10.
- Lightweight Google Analytics is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 20 reviews.
- GTM Kit was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Lightweight Google Analytics.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Lightweight Google Analytics has been around longer: since 2020, against 2022 for GTM Kit.
Line by line
GTM Kit leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GTM Kit |  Lightweight Google Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #925 | #9,894 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 44.1K | 507 |
| Rating | 4.8(20) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.15 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | today | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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