WordPress plugin comparison
Independent Analytics vs Simple Matomo Tracking Code
Independent Analytics
by Ben Sibley
100K+ installs4.8
Simple Matomo Tracking Code
by rbaer
800+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Independent Analytics has more active installs: 100K+, against 800+ for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
- On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,584 times, Simple Matomo Tracking Code about 10.
- Simple Matomo Tracking Code is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 167 reviews.
- Independent Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Sep 7, 2026 for Simple Matomo Tracking Code.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Simple Matomo Tracking Code has been around longer: since 2020, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.
Line by line
Independent Analytics leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Independent Analytics | Simple Matomo Tracking Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #374 | #7,329 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 136.3K | 215 |
| Rating | 4.8(167) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.26 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0.30 | 7.1 |
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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