Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… vs Web Stories (2026)

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

Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…

Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…

4.2(983)

5.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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VS
Web Stories

Web Stories

4.2(85)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 983 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… has accumulated 246M+ total downloads while Web Stories has 2.9M+. Web Stories has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 82%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories4.2/5
Total Reviews
983Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories85
Active Installs
5.0M+Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories70K+
Total Downloads
246M+Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories2.9M+
Support Resolution
82%Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories100%
Last Updated
1 week agoSite Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories10 months ago
First Released
2019Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories2020
Age
7 yearsSite Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories6 years
WP Requires
5.2+Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories6.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories7.4+
Business Model
FreeSite Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web StoriesFree
Latest Version
1.175.0Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…
Web Stories1.42.0

Rating Breakdown

Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search…

4.2/5(983 reviews)
5
74%
4
5%
3
3%
2
4%
1
15%

Web Stories

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

Recent Reviews

Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… Reviews

by oliviertls

Very ggod. But : Suggestion: A mobile version like for Google Analytics!

Very ggod. But : Suggestion: A mobile version like for Google Analytics!

by Tanya

Good, But Room for Improvement

Site Kit by Google is a solid plugin for integrating Google tools into WordPress. Setting it up is easy, and the data insights are helpful. However, it could use some more advanced features.

by dashaun645

Good Stats Tool

Pretty useful plugin. Setup was easy n dashboard gives clear stats from GA n Search Console. Helped me track site perf quickly. UI is clean but sometimes feels a bit slow. Overall works well 👍

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 Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… or Web Stories more popular?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… has 5.0M+ active installations while Web Stories has 70K+. Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… or Web Stories?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… has a 4.2/5 rating from 983 reviews, while Web Stories has a 4.2/5 rating from 85 reviews.
Are Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… and Web Stories free?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… is free and Web Stories is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… or Web Stories?
As of April 2026, Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… has a 82% support resolution rate while Web Stories has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search… was last updated 1 week ago and Web Stories was last updated 10 months ago.

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