ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… vs Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
300K+ active installs
Free
Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 15 reviews) while ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… leads in active installations (300K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… has accumulated 51M+ total downloads while Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… has 214K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… | Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.5/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,546 | ◄ | 15 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 51M+ | ◄ | 214K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Age | 13 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.1.2 | 1.1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics…
Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… averaged approximately 14,810 daily downloads while Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… averaged 13.
Recent Reviews
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics… Reviews
Great plugin!
Give it a try.
Super!
Very useful plugin
Exact Matrics Fixes by Support
The support person Michelle was very helpful when my Exact Matrics didn’t work. She fixed what was wrong and was very easy to deal with. I am very pleased.
Analytics Cat – Google Analytics Made… Reviews
5
nice
Simple and light
Perfection!
It works, thanks
It works, thanks
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