Limited-Time Offer

Get Extra 20% off on FullCharge Yearly Plan — available for first 10 users only. Don’t miss out! 🚀

TrackWP

Simple Google Analytics Tracking

v1.3

by Dustyn Doyle · updated 9 years ago

Add Google Analytics to your site with just the Tracking ID through Simple Google Analytics Tracking.

analyticsgooglegoogle analyticssimpletracking
WordPress.org SaveAnalyze reviews Track this plugin
Rank
#6,456
Up7 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,270
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
20.4K
20,364 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~35d

Simple Google Analytics Tracking at a glance

Simple Google Analytics Tracking is a WordPress plugin by Dustyn Doyle with 1K+ active installs, the #6,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.3 came out on Apr 19, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 202 plugins tagged “simple”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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

Downloads over time

Download stats

224 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Google Analytics Tracking Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.1020Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
View as table
DateSimple Google Analytics Tracking
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202615
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 20266
Oct 29, 202610
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202613
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202612
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 202611
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20268
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20267
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,267 · -0.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.3K1.3K1.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
View as table
DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,267
Nov 8, 20261,267
Nov 7, 20261,267
Nov 5, 20261,272
Nov 4, 20261,270
Nov 3, 20261,264
Nov 2, 20261,268
Nov 1, 20261,267
Oct 31, 20261,269
Oct 30, 20261,272
Oct 29, 20261,270
Oct 28, 20261,270
Oct 27, 20261,276

Rank over time

#6,456 · up 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.5K#6.5K#6.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
View as table
DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,456
Nov 8, 2026#6,463
Nov 7, 2026#6,465
Nov 6, 2026#6,460
Nov 5, 2026#6,448
Nov 4, 2026#6,460
Nov 3, 2026#6,466
Nov 2, 2026#6,454
Nov 1, 2026#6,462
Oct 31, 2026#6,457
Oct 30, 2026#6,445
Oct 29, 2026#6,462
Oct 28, 2026#6,472
Oct 27, 2026#6,466

Growth %

Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
View as table
DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.20%
Nov 5, 2026+0.16%
Nov 4, 2026+0.47%
Nov 3, 2026-0.32%
Nov 2, 2026+0.08%
Nov 1, 2026-0.16%
Oct 31, 2026-0.24%
Oct 30, 2026+0.16%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-0.47%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.7.39
View as table
DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.

See where Simple Google Analytics Tracking ranks in search

Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.

Track this plugin

Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6472 → #6448
    • Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39

Versions in use

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

  • v1.396%
  • v1.23.6%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
4.7.39
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 24, 2015
Last updated
Apr 19, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
…

Questions about Simple Google Analytics Tracking

How many websites use Simple Google Analytics Tracking?

Simple Google Analytics Tracking is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,456 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Google Analytics Tracking been downloaded?

20,364 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Simple Google Analytics Tracking last updated?

Version 1.3 came out on Apr 19, 2017 (9 years ago). See every release

Is Simple Google Analytics Tracking compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Google Analytics Tracking’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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.

Does Simple Google Analytics Tracking have known security vulnerabilities?

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

Is Simple Google Analytics Tracking still maintained?

Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Simple Google Analytics Tracking have?

5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Google Analytics Tracking?

The plugins most like Simple Google Analytics Tracking, by the tags they share, are GA Google Analytics (400K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and MonsterInsights (2M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews
All reviews on WordPress.org

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 9 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★

Compare with competitors

Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.

Starter · 1 competitor
Simple Google Analytics Tracking
Suggested:
Metric
Simple Google Analytics Tracking
Estimated installs≈ 1,270
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews9
Total downloads20.4K
AuthorDustyn Doyle
First releasedFeb 24, 2015
Version1.3
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 19, 2017

Alternatives to Simple Google Analytics Tracking

Compare all alternatives

Popular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Side by side:Simple Google Analytics Tracking vs GA Google AnalyticsSimple Google Analytics Tracking vs Site Kit by GoogleSimple Google Analytics Tracking vs MonsterInsights