WordPress plugin comparison

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) vs Connect Matomo

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

Connect Matomo

by matomoteam

60K+ installs4.5

At a glance

Connect Matomo has more active installs: 60K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, Connect Matomo is downloaded about 455 times, Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) about 7.
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.5 from 95 reviews.
Connect Matomo was updated more recently: Sep 15, 2026, against Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
Connect Matomo has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).

Connect Matomo leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)	Connect Matomo
Popular rank	#9,271	#652
Active installs	400+	60K+
Downloads, last 30 days	148	15.1K
Rating	5.0(2)	4.5(95)
Support threads resolved	–	67%
Tested up to	7.0.8	7.0.0
Search multiplier	×0.53	×1.36
Last release	3 months ago	1 month ago
Requires PHP	–	–

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