SlimStat Analytics vs GA Universal (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SlimStat Analytics has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 817 reviews) and leads in active installations (80K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. SlimStat Analytics has accumulated 7.1M+ total downloads while GA Universal has 2.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SlimStat Analytics | GA Universal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 817 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.1M+ | ◄ | 2.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 89% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 days ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Age | 16 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.4.9 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
SlimStat Analytics Reviews
These Folks are Fantastic!
A recent update didn’t go well for me, but Parham and the support team worked diligently (and seemingly tirelessly) to investigate and solve the problem. (If you’ve seen a few recent updates, I’ll tak
Great Support
I had trouble getting the browser cap to stay on. I contacted SlimStat support, and they were exceptionally helpful in solving the problem. They worked with me repeatedly until the browser cap problem
The worst update ever used
the lastest update Version 5.4.1 is the worst I have ever used. This topic was modified 3 weeks, 2 days ago by Ryan.
GA Universal Reviews
No reviews yet
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