Metricool vs Better Google Analytics (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Better Google Analytics
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Better Google Analytics has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 34 reviews) while Metricool leads in active installations (80K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Metricool has accumulated 787K+ total downloads while Better Google Analytics has 207K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Metricool | Better Google Analytics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ► | 4.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ► | 34 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 787K+ | ◄ | 207K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Age | 11 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.26 | 1.2.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Metricool
Better Google Analytics
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Metricool averaged approximately 362 daily downloads while Better Google Analytics averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Metricool Reviews
Nice Tool
good tool, it’s just a pity that you have to reconnect it almost every month This topic was modified 1 year, 10 months ago by musicagourmet.
Keeps disconnecting
The plugin doesnt seem to work at all. You need to check almost weekly to see if the plugin is still connected to your Metricool dashboard or you just lose tons of data in the period when its not conn
Excelente
Funciona perfectamente con la plataforma Metricool, aunque tarde un poco en recopilar los datos.
Better Google Analytics Reviews
Very Good Analytic Tool
thank you, it is a super tool
Still doing a nice job
The plugin is still doing a nice plain and simple job. The live view of visitors is the reason our customers like this plugin. Thanks.
Simple and nice working
thanks you, i recommend your plugin 🙂
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