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Catch IDs vs Super Simple Google Analytics (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Catch IDs

Catch IDs

4.8(20)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Super Simple Google Analytics

Super Simple Google Analytics

4.2(10)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Catch IDs has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Catch IDs has accumulated 796K+ total downloads while Super Simple Google Analytics has 121K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Catch IDs
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Super Simple Google Analytics4.2/5
Total Reviews
20Catch IDs
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Super Simple Google Analytics10
Active Installs
20K+Catch IDs
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Super Simple Google Analytics2.0K+
Total Downloads
796K+Catch IDs
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Super Simple Google Analytics121K+
Support Resolution
N/ACatch IDs
Super Simple Google AnalyticsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCatch IDs
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Super Simple Google Analytics8 years ago
First Released
2012Catch IDs
Super Simple Google Analytics2011
Age
14 yearsCatch IDs
Super Simple Google Analytics15 years
WP Requires
5.9+Catch IDs
Super Simple Google Analytics2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Catch IDs
Super Simple Google Analyticsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCatch IDs
Super Simple Google AnalyticsFree
Latest Version
2.8.1Catch IDs
Super Simple Google Analytics1.7.3

Rating Breakdown

Catch IDs

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

Super Simple Google Analytics

4.2/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Recent Reviews

Catch IDs Reviews

by Raul L Garcia

I love this plugin

This plugin does exactly what it’s intended to do: show the IDs in most places where they’re needed to identify an element in the editor. Tested with Breakdance and so far no issues. Thanks to the dev

by thirty6

Thank you…

The difference between a good plug-in and a great plug-in? Conforms to current WP coding requirements Fills a need not available from the core WP installation Seamless integration Non-interfering Does

by Organic Themes

Simple, Useful Plugin

This should be a part of core. Such a simple and obvious solution to finding post and page IDs. Very useful for developers!

Super Simple Google Analytics Reviews

by masterchef777

Doesn’t work at all if UA is 9 digits long

This plugin in spite of its simplicity appears to be outdated: I inserted my UA number (that Google assigned to my site) and the plugin accepted only the first 8 digits out of 9…. I realized that only

by gabitech

Simple and works great

Just insert the tracking ID and choose placement! Works great.

by Lichting98

Just Works

Nothing fancy, just works. Fill in Google Analytics UA-code and done!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catch IDs or Super Simple Google Analytics more popular?
Catch IDs has 20K+ active installations while Super Simple Google Analytics has 2.0K+. Catch IDs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Catch IDs or Super Simple Google Analytics?
Catch IDs has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Super Simple Google Analytics has a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Catch IDs and Super Simple Google Analytics free?
Catch IDs is free and Super Simple Google Analytics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Catch IDs or Super Simple Google Analytics?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Catch IDs was last updated 1 month ago and Super Simple Google Analytics was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.