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Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

v1.6

by Brontobytes · updated 3 months ago

Automatically set up the required Google Analytics tracking ID/snippet to the footer of your WordPress installation, as required by Google Analytics.

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Rank
#9,271
Up5 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 463
400+ reported · High
Total downloads
10.1K
10,079 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -6.7% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~5mo

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) at a glance

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) is a WordPress plugin by Brontobytes with 400+ active installs, the #9,271 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on Jul 24, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 7 plugins tagged “universal analytics”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

159 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.1020Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateUniversal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20267
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20268
Oct 23, 20265
Oct 22, 202612
Oct 21, 202624
Oct 20, 20264
Oct 19, 202618
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20269
Oct 13, 202612
Oct 12, 20267
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 463 · -3.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.460470480Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026463
Nov 8, 2026462
Nov 7, 2026461
Nov 5, 2026462
Nov 4, 2026461
Nov 3, 2026462
Nov 2, 2026462
Nov 1, 2026462
Oct 31, 2026459
Oct 30, 2026462
Oct 29, 2026461
Oct 28, 2026462
Oct 27, 2026479

Rank over time

#9,271 · up 12 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#9.3K#9.3K#9.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#9,271
Nov 8, 2026#9,276
Nov 7, 2026#9,287
Nov 6, 2026#9,278
Nov 5, 2026#9,264
Nov 4, 2026#9,282
Nov 3, 2026#9,264
Nov 2, 2026#9,258
Nov 1, 2026#9,260
Oct 31, 2026#9,297
Oct 30, 2026#9,278
Oct 29, 2026#9,291
Oct 28, 2026#9,288
Oct 27, 2026#9,283

Growth %

Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.22%
Nov 8, 2026+0.22%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026+0.22%
Nov 4, 2026-0.22%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+0.65%
Oct 31, 2026-0.65%
Oct 30, 2026+0.22%
Oct 29, 2026-0.22%
Oct 28, 2026-3.55%

Active installs band

400+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.380400420Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026400+
Nov 8, 2026400+
Nov 7, 2026400+
Nov 6, 2026400+
Nov 5, 2026400+
Nov 4, 2026400+
Nov 3, 2026400+
Nov 2, 2026400+
Nov 1, 2026400+
Oct 31, 2026400+
Oct 30, 2026400+
Oct 29, 2026400+
Oct 28, 2026400+
Oct 27, 2026400+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #9288 → #9264
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

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

  • v1.649%
  • v1.429%
  • v1.517%
  • v1.33.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.6
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 18, 2016
Last updated
Jul 24, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)

How many websites use Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)?

Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,271 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) been downloaded?

10,079 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats

When was Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) last updated?

Version 1.6 came out on Jul 24, 2026 (3 months ago).

Is Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) 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.

Is Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4) have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)?

The plugins most like Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4), by the tags they share, are GA Google Analytics (400K+), Burst Statistics (200K+) and Independent Analytics (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 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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Universal Google Analytics (GA3 and GA4)
Estimated installs≈ 463
Reported installs400+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads10.1K
AuthorBrontobytes
First releasedJun 18, 2016
Version1.6
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 24, 2026

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