WordPress plugin comparison

Independent Analytics vs WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

Independent Analytics

by Ben Sibley

100K+ installs4.8

WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)

by osama.esh

20K+ installs4.5

At a glance

Independent Analytics has more active installs: 100K+, against 20K+ for WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic).
On a typical day, Independent Analytics is downloaded about 1,491 times, WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) about 590.
Independent Analytics is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 167 reviews, against 4.5 from 156 reviews.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 22, 2026 for Independent Analytics.
Independent Analytics resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic).
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic) has been around longer: since 2017, against 2022 for Independent Analytics.

Independent Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Independent Analytics	WP Visitor Statistics (Real Time Traffic)
Popular rank	#374	#1,177
Active installs	100K+	20K+
Downloads, last 30 days	137.5K	37.6K
Rating	4.8(167)	4.5(156)
Support threads resolved	100%	0%
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×2.26	×0.90
Last release	18 days ago	6 days ago
Requires PHP	8.0.30	–

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