WordPress plugin comparison

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) vs SlimStat Analytics

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

SlimStat Analytics

by VeronaLabs

70K+ installs4.8

At a glance

SlimStat Analytics has more active installs: 70K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, SlimStat Analytics is downloaded about 849 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 4.8 from 816 reviews.
SlimStat Analytics was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
SlimStat Analytics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
SlimStat Analytics has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).

SlimStat Analytics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)	SlimStat Analytics
Popular rank	#9,271	#592
Active installs	400+	70K+
Downloads, last 30 days	150	39K
Rating	5.0(2)	4.8(816)
Support threads resolved	–	29%
Tested up to	7.0.8	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.53	×1.43
Last release	3 months ago	14 days ago
Requires PHP	–	7.4

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