WordPress plugin comparison
SimpleStats vs WP Statistics
At a glance
- WP Statistics has more active installs: 500K+, against fewer than 10 for SimpleStats.
- On a typical day, WP Statistics is downloaded about 4,778 times, SimpleStats about 1.
- SimpleStats has no reviews yet.
- WP Statistics was updated more recently: Oct 23, 2026, against Aug 11, 2026 for SimpleStats.
- WP Statistics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SimpleStats.
- WP Statistics has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for SimpleStats.
Line by line
WP Statistics leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SimpleStats |  WP Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #63,214 | #111 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 500K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 46 | 708.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.1(761) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 80% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×2.74 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
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