WordPress plugin comparison
Lightweight Google Analytics vs WP Global Site Tag
Lightweight Google Analytics
by Andy Feliciotti
400+ installs5.0
WP Global Site Tag
by digitalapps
7K+ installs5.0
At a glance
- WP Global Site Tag has more active installs: 7K+, against 400+ for Lightweight Google Analytics.
- On a typical day, WP Global Site Tag is downloaded about 55 times, Lightweight Google Analytics about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Lightweight Google Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 13, 2026, against Sep 5, 2026 for WP Global Site Tag.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Global Site Tag has been around longer: since 2017, against 2020 for Lightweight Google Analytics.
Line by line
WP Global Site Tag leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Lightweight Google Analytics | WP Global Site Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,894 | #2,579 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 505 | 1.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.84 |
| Last release | 29 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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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