WordPress plugin comparison

Independent Analytics vs Local Google Analytics for WordPress

Independent Analytics

by Ben Sibley

100K+ installs4.8

Local Google Analytics for WordPress

by webcraftic

3K+ installs4.5

At a glance

Independent Analytics has more active installs: 100K+, against 3K+ for Local Google Analytics for WordPress.
On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,584 times, Local Google Analytics for WordPress about 25.
Independent Analytics is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 167 reviews, against 4.5 from 10 reviews.
Independent Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Nov 6, 2025 for Local Google Analytics for WordPress.
Independent Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Local Google Analytics for WordPress.
Local Google Analytics for WordPress has been around longer: since 2011, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.

Independent Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Independent Analytics	Local Google Analytics for WordPress
Popular rank	#374	#3,759
Active installs	100K+	3K+
Downloads, last 30 days	136.3K	515
Rating	4.8(167)	4.5(10)
Support threads resolved	100%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	6.8.12
Search multiplier	×2.26	×0.38
Last release	18 days ago	1 year ago
Requires PHP	8.0.30	7.4

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