HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… vs Lightweight Google Analytics (2026)

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

HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…

HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…

4.5(8)

5.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
VS
Lightweight Google Analytics

Lightweight Google Analytics

5(2)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Lightweight Google Analytics

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lightweight Google Analytics has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 400). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… has accumulated 142K+ total downloads while Lightweight Google Analytics has 8.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics5/5
Total Reviews
8HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics2
Active Installs
5.0K+HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics400
Total Downloads
142K+HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics8.0K+
Support Resolution
50%HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google AnalyticsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoHT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics2 months ago
First Released
2020HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics2020
Age
6 yearsHT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics6 years
WP Requires
5.0+HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics5.0+
PHP Requires
false+HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumHT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google AnalyticsFree
Latest Version
1.9.3HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…
Lightweight Google Analytics1.5.0

Rating Breakdown

HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics…

4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Lightweight Google Analytics

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… Reviews

by thiyagarajantsi

Excellent

It’s a good plugin, and we received a prompt reply from their support team.

by wilbert schaapman

vulnerability

There is a vulnerability since 13-03-2024, Still not patched.

by groggy72

Excellent plugin. Does what it says

Excellent plugin. Does what it says

Lightweight Google Analytics Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… or Lightweight Google Analytics more popular?
HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… has 5.0K+ active installations while Lightweight Google Analytics has 400. HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… or Lightweight Google Analytics?
HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Lightweight Google Analytics has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… and Lightweight Google Analytics free?
HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… is free + premium and Lightweight Google Analytics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… or Lightweight Google Analytics?
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?
HT Easy GA4 – Google Analytics… was last updated 1 month ago and Lightweight Google Analytics was last updated 2 months ago.

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