Super Simple Google Analytics
v1.7.3by Luke Mlsna · updated 8 years ago
Very simple plugin for reliably inserting your Google Analytics tracking code on every page.
- Rank
- #4,589
- Down6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,430
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 122.6K
- 122,615 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Super Simple Google Analytics at a glance
Super Simple Google Analytics is a WordPress plugin by Luke Mlsna with 2K+ active installs, the #4,589 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 64% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.7.3 came out on Feb 9, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “works”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats347 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Super Simple Google Analytics |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,428 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,428 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,433 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,432 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,436 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,432 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,432 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,435 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,433 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,434 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,444 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,442 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,445 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,444 |
Rank over time
#4,589 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,589 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,583 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,587 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,581 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,578 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,582 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,584 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,578 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,583 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,582 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,572 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,582 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,588 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,585 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,588 |
Growth %
Average -0.05% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.41% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.04% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #4588 → #4578Downloads +21.7%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.7100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.3
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Feb 9, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Super Simple Google Analytics
How many websites use Super Simple Google Analytics?
Super Simple Google Analytics is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,589 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Super Simple Google Analytics been downloaded?
122,615 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Super Simple Google Analytics last updated?
Version 1.7.3 came out on Feb 9, 2018 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Super Simple Google Analytics compatible with the latest WordPress?
Super Simple Google Analytics’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Super Simple Google Analytics have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Super Simple Google Analytics. See its security record
Is Super Simple Google Analytics still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Super Simple Google Analytics have?
4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Super Simple Google Analytics?
The plugins most like Super Simple Google Analytics, by the tags they share, are GA Google Analytics (400K+), Site Kit by Google (5M+) and SlimStat Analytics (70K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 8 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,430 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 122.6K |
| Author | Luke Mlsna |
| First released | Dec 7, 2011 |
| Version | 1.7.3 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 9, 2018 |
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