GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… vs Web Stories (2026)

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

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…

4.9(158)

400K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
VS
Web Stories

Web Stories

4.2(85)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
View Web Stories

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 158 reviews) and leads in active installations (400K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… has accumulated 9.8M+ total downloads while Web Stories has 2.9M+. Web Stories has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 50%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories4.2/5
Total Reviews
158GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories85
Active Installs
400K+GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories70K+
Total Downloads
9.8M+GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories2.9M+
Support Resolution
50%GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories100%
Last Updated
1 week agoGA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories10 months ago
First Released
2012GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories2020
Age
14 yearsGA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories6 years
WP Requires
4.7+GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories6.6+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories7.4+
Business Model
FreeGA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web StoriesFree
Latest Version
20260209GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…
Web Stories1.42.0

Rating Breakdown

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google…

4.9/5(158 reviews)
5
94%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Web Stories

4.2/5(85 reviews)
5
69%
4
7%
3
6%
2
6%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… Reviews

by deepcst

Disappointing Experience – Doesn’t Work as Expected

I installed the plugin hoping for a seamless solution to handle Google Analytics tracking and GDPR/EU consent management. Unfortunately, the plugin failed to deliver on multiple fronts: Connection

by Ken

Lost

😀

by EBurden

It just works

Great plugin. It just adds the Google tracking code. No bloat. No junk. Awesome.

Web Stories Reviews

by Mr Bachelor emgi

Expected a bit more from Google…

The plugin is great… But the plugin does not have mobile design. You cant make new stories by your phone. You must use either PC or tablet.

by alivanaee

Close button

Hello! I’m experiencing an issue with the close button in the web stories.Observation:During the initial page load, the close button is visible. However, once the page fully loads, the close button di

by mastcomm

Categories Filter and More

This Plugin will be better If Categories Filter is added on the shortcode, and also More button on the bottom to check on older stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… or Web Stories more popular?
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… has 400K+ active installations while Web Stories has 70K+. GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… or Web Stories?
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… has a 4.9/5 rating from 158 reviews, while Web Stories has a 4.2/5 rating from 85 reviews.
Are GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… and Web Stories free?
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… is free and Web Stories is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… or Web Stories?
As of April 2026, GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… has a 50% support resolution rate while Web Stories has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
GA Google Analytics – Connect Google… was last updated 1 week ago and Web Stories was last updated 10 months ago.

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