WordPress plugin comparison
Independent Analytics vs Word Stats
At a glance
- Independent Analytics has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for Word Stats.
- On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,491 times, Word Stats about 5.
- Independent Analytics is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 167 reviews, against 4.4 from 10 reviews.
- Independent Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against Dec 21, 2014 for Word Stats.
- Independent Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.1.0 for Word Stats.
- Word Stats has been around longer: since 2010, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.
Line by line
Independent Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Independent Analytics |  Word Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #374 | #14,241 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 137.5K | 124 |
| Rating | 4.8(167) | 4.4(10) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.26 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 19 days ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0.30 | – |
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