WordPress plugin comparison
Plausible Analytics vs VisitStats
At a glance
- Plausible Analytics has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for VisitStats.
- On a typical day, Plausible Analytics is downloaded about 382 times, VisitStats about 5.
- VisitStats has no reviews yet.
- Plausible Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 22, 2026, against May 26, 2026 for VisitStats.
- Plausible Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for VisitStats.
- Plausible Analytics has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for VisitStats.
Line by line
Plausible Analytics leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Plausible Analytics |  VisitStats |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,546 | #15,890 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 19.4K | 138 |
| Rating | 5.0(29) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.88 | ×0.28 |
| Last release | 18 days ago | 5 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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