Metricool vs DataFast (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Metricool has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Metricool has accumulated 787K+ total downloads while DataFast has 292.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Metricool | DataFast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 787K+ | ◄ | 292 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2026 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 months | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.26 | 1.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Metricool Reviews
Nice Tool
good tool, it’s just a pity that you have to reconnect it almost every month This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by musicagourmet.
Keeps disconnecting
The plugin doesnt seem to work at all. You need to check almost weekly to see if the plugin is still connected to your Metricool dashboard or you just lose tons of data in the period when its not conn
Excelente
Funciona perfectamente con la plataforma Metricool, aunque tarde un poco en recopilar los datos.
DataFast Reviews
No reviews yet
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