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Custom Meta Widget vs Super Simple Google Analytics (2026)

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

Custom Meta Widget

Custom Meta Widget

5(23)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Custom Meta Widget
VS
Super Simple Google Analytics

Super Simple Google Analytics

4.2(10)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Super Simple Google Analytics

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Meta Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom Meta Widget has accumulated 218K+ total downloads while Super Simple Google Analytics has 121K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom Meta Widget
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Super Simple Google Analytics4.2/5
Total Reviews
23Custom Meta Widget
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Super Simple Google Analytics10
Active Installs
8.0K+Custom Meta Widget
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Super Simple Google Analytics2.0K+
Total Downloads
218K+Custom Meta Widget
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Super Simple Google Analytics121K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google AnalyticsN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoCustom Meta Widget
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Super Simple Google Analytics8 years ago
First Released
2011Custom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google Analytics2011
Age
15 yearsCustom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google Analytics15 years
WP Requires
2.8+Custom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google Analytics2.8+
PHP Requires
false+Custom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google Analyticsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCustom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google AnalyticsFree
Latest Version
1.5.1Custom Meta Widget
Super Simple Google Analytics1.7.3

Rating Breakdown

Custom Meta Widget

5/5(23 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Super Simple Google Analytics

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

Recent Reviews

Custom Meta Widget Reviews

by cocq

good……

but only one custom link can be added 🙁

by ilbazardimari

Semplice e essenziale

Un plugin semplice e leggero, ma utilissimo e essenziale per un sito. Grazie!

by Muge

Great convenience!

I didn’t need to do anything else other than activating the plugin. The meta menu with Feeds and WordPress.org link where gone. Thank you!

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 Custom Meta Widget or Super Simple Google Analytics more popular?
Custom Meta Widget has 8.0K+ active installations while Super Simple Google Analytics has 2.0K+. Custom Meta Widget is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom Meta Widget or Super Simple Google Analytics?
Custom Meta Widget has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, while Super Simple Google Analytics has a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Custom Meta Widget and Super Simple Google Analytics free?
Custom Meta Widget is free and Super Simple Google Analytics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom Meta Widget 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?
Custom Meta Widget was last updated 8 years ago and Super Simple Google Analytics was last updated 8 years ago.

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