WordPress plugin comparison

Simple Universal Google Analytics vs WP Statistics

Simple Universal Google Analytics

by Noor Alam

3K+ installs4.6

WP Statistics

by VeronaLabs

500K+ installs4.1

At a glance

WP Statistics has more active installs: 500K+, against 3K+ for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
On a typical day, WP Statistics is downloaded about 5,731 times, Simple Universal Google Analytics about 16.
Simple Universal Google Analytics is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.1 from 761 reviews.
WP Statistics was updated more recently: Oct 23, 2026, against Mar 30, 2023 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
WP Statistics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.
WP Statistics has been around longer: since 2011, against 2015 for Simple Universal Google Analytics.

WP Statistics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Simple Universal Google Analytics	WP Statistics
Popular rank	#3,675	#111
Active installs	3K+	500K+
Downloads, last 30 days	409	707.8K
Rating	4.6(9)	4.1(761)
Support threads resolved	–	82%
Tested up to	6.2.15	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.03	×2.86
Last release	3 years ago	17 days ago
Requires PHP	–	7.4

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