WordPress plugin comparison

Independent Analytics vs Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

Independent Analytics

by Ben Sibley

100K+ installs4.8

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

At a glance

Independent Analytics has more active installs: 100K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,491 times, Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) about 7.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) 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 Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
Independent Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.

Independent Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Independent Analytics	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Popular rank	#374	#9,271
Active installs	100K+	400+
Downloads, last 30 days	137.5K	148
Rating	4.8(167)	5.0(2)
Support threads resolved	100%	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.0.8
Search multiplier	×2.26	×0.53
Last release	18 days ago	3 months ago
Requires PHP	8.0.30	–

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