Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… vs Local Google Analytics for WordPress… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Analytics Insights – Google Analytics…
10K+ active installs
Free
Local Google Analytics for WordPress…
4.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 34 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… has accumulated 210K+ total downloads while Local Google Analytics for WordPress… has 262K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… | Local Google Analytics for WordPress… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 34 | ◄ | 10 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 210K+ | ► | 262K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2011 | |
| Age | 5 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.3.12 | 3.2.9 |
Rating Breakdown
Analytics Insights – Google Analytics…
Local Google Analytics for WordPress…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… averaged approximately 39 daily downloads while Local Google Analytics for WordPress… averaged 14.
Recent Reviews
Analytics Insights – Google Analytics… Reviews
Thank you
This plugin gives me exactly what I needed: integrated Google Analytics 4 stats right in my WordPress dashboard. The setup was smooth, and now I can monitor sessions, page views, real-time users, and
ip adress
Does this plugin show the IP addresses of those entering the site?
Works better
I replace Jetpack stats and it works better
Local Google Analytics for WordPress… Reviews
Google analytics
love it!
very good
Thanks, lovely plugin
Nice
Very nice and useful plugin.
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