WordPress plugin comparison

Simple Universal Google Analytics vs SlimStat Analytics

Simple Universal Google Analytics

by Noor Alam

3K+ installs4.6

SlimStat Analytics

by VeronaLabs

70K+ installs4.8

At a glance

SlimStat Analytics has more active installs: 70K+, against 3K+ for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
On a typical day, SlimStat Analytics is downloaded about 849 times, Simple Universal Google Analytics about 16.
SlimStat Analytics is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 816 reviews, against 4.6 from 9 reviews.
SlimStat Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Mar 30, 2023 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
SlimStat Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
SlimStat Analytics has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.

SlimStat Analytics leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Simple Universal Google Analytics	SlimStat Analytics
Popular rank	#3,675	#592
Active installs	3K+	70K+
Downloads, last 30 days	398	38.8K
Rating	4.6(9)	4.8(816)
Support threads resolved	–	29%
Tested up to	6.2.15	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.03	×1.43
Last release	3 years ago	14 days ago
Requires PHP	–	7.4

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