WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Webstats vs SlimStat Analytics
At a glance
- SlimStat Analytics has more active installs: 70K+, against 100+ for Simple Webstats.
- On a typical day, SlimStat Analytics is downloaded about 849 times, Simple Webstats about 5.
- Simple Webstats is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 816 reviews.
- SlimStat Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for Simple Webstats.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- SlimStat Analytics has been around longer: since 2010, against 2024 for Simple Webstats.
Line by line
SlimStat Analytics leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Webstats |  SlimStat Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,883 | #592 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 119 | 39K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(816) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 29% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.43 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | 7.4 |
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