WordPress plugin comparison

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) vs WP Statistics

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

by Brontobytes

400+ installs5.0

WP Statistics

by VeronaLabs

500K+ installs4.1

At a glance

WP Statistics has more active installs: 500K+, against 400+ for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
On a typical day, WP Statistics is downloaded about 5,731 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 4.1 from 761 reviews.
WP Statistics was updated more recently: Oct 23, 2026, against Jul 24, 2026 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
WP Statistics is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).
WP Statistics has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4).

WP Statistics leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)	WP Statistics
Popular rank	#9,271	#111
Active installs	400+	500K+
Downloads, last 30 days	150	707.8K
Rating	5.0(2)	4.1(761)
Support threads resolved	–	82%
Tested up to	7.0.8	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.53	×2.86
Last release	3 months ago	17 days ago
Requires PHP	–	7.4

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