WP-Stats vs GoogleAnalyticsCounter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-Stats has a higher user rating (2.6/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Stats has accumulated 335K+ total downloads while GoogleAnalyticsCounter has 5.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Stats | GoogleAnalyticsCounter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 335K+ | ◄ | 5.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Age | 20 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.56 | 0.6 |
Rating
2.6/5WP-Stats
◄GoogleAnalyticsCounterN/A
Total Reviews
7WP-Stats
◄GoogleAnalyticsCounter0
Active Installs
2.0K+WP-Stats
◄GoogleAnalyticsCounter10
Total Downloads
335K+WP-Stats
◄GoogleAnalyticsCounter5.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounterN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWP-Stats
◄GoogleAnalyticsCounter11 years ago
First Released
2006WP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounter2009
Age
20 yearsWP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounter17 years
WP Requires
5.5+WP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounter2.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounterfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounterFree
Latest Version
2.56WP-Stats
GoogleAnalyticsCounter0.6
Rating Breakdown
WP-Stats
2.6/5(7 reviews)
5
29%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
57%
GoogleAnalyticsCounter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-Stats Reviews
Was much needed
Useful for blogs with a lot of posts!
by Dinamicore
Worked right away
Worked right away. Should be very informative for heavy bloggers. I don´t see a reason nor and argument for the 1 star reviews. Rate it 5 stars.
by Cristina
Disappointing
Plugin works until you try to modify the settings. Author refuses to do his due diligence to fix the problems.
GoogleAnalyticsCounter Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-Stats or GoogleAnalyticsCounter more popular?
WP-Stats has 2.0K+ active installations while GoogleAnalyticsCounter has 10. WP-Stats is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Stats or GoogleAnalyticsCounter?
WP-Stats has a 2.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while GoogleAnalyticsCounter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP-Stats and GoogleAnalyticsCounter free?
WP-Stats is free and GoogleAnalyticsCounter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Stats or GoogleAnalyticsCounter?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
WP-Stats was last updated 2 years ago and GoogleAnalyticsCounter was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.