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Flying Analytics: Self-Host Google Analytics v4 with Speed Optimization

v2.0.0

by Gijo Varghese · updated 5 months ago

Self-host Google Analytics v4 or use Minimal Analytics, a lightweight gtag.js alternative, to improve site speed and enhance privacy.

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Rank
#3,614
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,690
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
60.9K
60,871 all-time
Rating
4.9/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +34.8% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~8d

Flying Analytics at a glance

Flying Analytics is a WordPress plugin by Gijo Varghese with 3K+ active installs, the #3,614 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 35% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on May 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 270 plugins tagged “google analytics”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2020.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

339 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Flying Analytics Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateFlying Analytics
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202620
Oct 26, 202624
Oct 25, 202623
Oct 24, 202613
Oct 23, 202627
Oct 22, 202628
Oct 21, 202611
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202627
Oct 18, 202617
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 202611
Oct 14, 202616
Oct 13, 202619
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202613
Oct 9, 202615

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,692 · -11.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.8K4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,692
Nov 7, 20264,123
Nov 5, 20264,126
Nov 4, 20264,137
Nov 3, 20264,139
Nov 2, 20264,136
Nov 1, 20264,132
Oct 31, 20264,140
Oct 30, 20264,146
Oct 29, 20264,162
Oct 28, 20264,155
Oct 27, 20264,162

Rank over time

#3,614 · down 26 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.6K#3.6K#3.6KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,614
Nov 7, 2026#3,611
Nov 6, 2026#3,606
Nov 5, 2026#3,608
Nov 4, 2026#3,599
Nov 3, 2026#3,598
Nov 2, 2026#3,596
Nov 1, 2026#3,598
Oct 31, 2026#3,598
Oct 30, 2026#3,593
Oct 29, 2026#3,586
Oct 28, 2026#3,597
Oct 27, 2026#3,595
Oct 16, 2026#3,588

Growth %

Average -0.99% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-10.45%
Nov 7, 2026-0.04%
Nov 5, 2026-0.27%
Nov 4, 2026-0.05%
Nov 3, 2026+0.07%
Nov 2, 2026+0.10%
Nov 1, 2026-0.19%
Oct 31, 2026-0.14%
Oct 30, 2026-0.38%
Oct 29, 2026+0.17%
Oct 28, 2026-0.17%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.3K3.5K4KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20264K+
Nov 6, 20264K+
Nov 5, 20264K+
Nov 4, 20264K+
Nov 3, 20264K+
Nov 2, 20264K+
Nov 1, 20264K+
Oct 31, 20264K+
Oct 30, 20264K+
Oct 29, 20264K+
Oct 28, 20264K+
Oct 27, 20264K+
Oct 16, 20264K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3597 → #3608
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v2.085%
  • v1.214%
  • v1.10.3%

Rating trend

4.9★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.0
Requires WordPress
4.5
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Jan 1, 2020
Last updated
May 20, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Flying Analytics

How many websites use Flying Analytics?

Flying Analytics is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,614 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Flying Analytics been downloaded?

60,871 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Flying Analytics last updated?

Version 2.0.0 came out on May 20, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release

Is Flying Analytics compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Does Flying Analytics have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Flying Analytics. See its security record

Is Flying Analytics still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Flying Analytics have?

4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 93% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Flying Analytics?

The plugins most like Flying Analytics, by the tags they share, are MonsterInsights (2M+), GTM4WP (700K+) and WP Statistics (500K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.9

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 13 reviews, 93%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 55 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Flying Analytics
Estimated installs≈ 3,690
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.9
Reviews14
Total downloads60.9K
AuthorGijo Varghese
First releasedJan 1, 2020
Version2.0.0
Requires WP4.5
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedMay 20, 2026

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