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GA Tracking Code

v1.4

by Francesco Taurino · updated 3 years ago

GA Tracking Code connects your WordPress website with Google Analytics. It adds the tracking script using the official installation method of Google A …

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Rank
#46,029
Down374 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 12
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
7.5K
7,464 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

GA Tracking Code at a glance

GA Tracking Code is a WordPress plugin by Francesco Taurino with 10+ active installs, the #46,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4 came out on May 28, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. Among the 25 plugins tagged “tracking code”, it ranks #18. It was first released in 2017.

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

39 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
GA Tracking Code Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.0123Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateGA Tracking Code
Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20261
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20261
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.121314Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202612
Nov 7, 202612
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202614
Oct 29, 202614
Oct 28, 202614

Rank over time

#46,029 · down 6,230 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 8 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 28Nov 1Nov 4Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 7, 2026#46,029
Nov 6, 2026#45,655
Nov 5, 2026#46,567
Nov 4, 2026#38,795
Nov 3, 2026#46,942
Nov 2, 2026#40,948
Nov 1, 2026#40,815
Oct 28, 2026#39,799

Growth %

Average -1.39% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-14.29%
Nov 4, 2026+16.67%
Nov 3, 2026-14.29%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #39799 → #46567Downloads -33.3%
    • Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15

Versions in use

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

  • v1.4100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
3.1.0
Tested up to
6.2.15
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 30, 2017
Last updated
May 28, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about GA Tracking Code

How many websites use GA Tracking Code?

GA Tracking Code is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,029 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has GA Tracking Code been downloaded?

7,464 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was GA Tracking Code last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on May 28, 2023 (3 years ago).

Is GA Tracking Code compatible with the latest WordPress?

GA Tracking Code’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Is GA Tracking Code still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does GA Tracking Code have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to GA Tracking Code?

The plugins most like GA Tracking Code, by the tags they share, are Simple Google Analytics Tracking (1K+), MonsterInsights (2M+) and GTM4WP (700K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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GA Tracking Code
Estimated installs≈ 12
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads7.5K
AuthorFrancesco Taurino
First releasedJul 30, 2017
Version1.4
Requires WP3.1.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMay 28, 2023

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