Smarter Navigation vs Referrer Analytics (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, Smarter Navigation has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Smarter Navigation has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while Referrer Analytics has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Smarter Navigation | Referrer Analytics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2020 | |
| Age | 17 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 2.0.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Smarter Navigation
◄Referrer AnalyticsN/A
Total Reviews
10Smarter Navigation
◄Referrer Analytics0
Active Installs
300Smarter Navigation
◄Referrer Analytics40
Total Downloads
19K+Smarter Navigation
◄Referrer Analytics1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/ASmarter Navigation
Referrer AnalyticsN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoSmarter Navigation
►Referrer Analytics5 years ago
First Released
2009Smarter Navigation
Referrer Analytics2020
Age
17 yearsSmarter Navigation
Referrer Analytics6 years
WP Requires
3.2+Smarter Navigation
Referrer Analytics5.2+
PHP Requires
false+Smarter Navigation
Referrer Analytics7.2+
Business Model
FreeSmarter Navigation
Referrer AnalyticsFree
Latest Version
1.4Smarter Navigation
Referrer Analytics2.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Smarter Navigation
4.7/5(10 reviews)
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
10%
1
0%
Referrer Analytics
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smarter Navigation or Referrer Analytics more popular?
Smarter Navigation has 300 active installations while Referrer Analytics has 40. Smarter Navigation is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Smarter Navigation or Referrer Analytics?
Smarter Navigation has a 4.7/5 rating from 10 reviews, while Referrer Analytics has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Smarter Navigation and Referrer Analytics free?
Smarter Navigation is free and Referrer Analytics is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Smarter Navigation or Referrer 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?
Smarter Navigation was last updated 10 years ago and Referrer Analytics was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.