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Super Simple Google Analytics vs WP Reading List (2026)

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

Super Simple Google Analytics

Super Simple Google Analytics

4.2(10)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Super Simple Google Analytics
VS
WP Reading List

WP Reading List

3(3)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View WP Reading List

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Super Simple Google Analytics has a higher user rating (4.2/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Super Simple Google Analytics has accumulated 121K+ total downloads while WP Reading List has 9.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Super Simple Google Analytics
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WP Reading List3/5
Total Reviews
10Super Simple Google Analytics
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WP Reading List3
Active Installs
2.0K+Super Simple Google Analytics
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WP Reading List50
Total Downloads
121K+Super Simple Google Analytics
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WP Reading List9.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ASuper Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading ListN/A
Last Updated
8 years agoSuper Simple Google Analytics
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WP Reading List3 years ago
First Released
2011Super Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading List2013
Age
15 yearsSuper Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading List13 years
WP Requires
2.8+Super Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading List3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Super Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading Listfalse+
Business Model
FreeSuper Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading ListFree
Latest Version
1.7.3Super Simple Google Analytics
WP Reading List4.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Super Simple Google Analytics

4.2/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

WP Reading List

3/5(3 reviews)
5
0%
4
67%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

Recent Reviews

Super Simple Google Analytics Reviews

by masterchef777

Doesn’t work at all if UA is 9 digits long

This plugin in spite of its simplicity appears to be outdated: I inserted my UA number (that Google assigned to my site) and the plugin accepted only the first 8 digits out of 9…. I realized that only

by gabitech

Simple and works great

Just insert the tracking ID and choose placement! Works great.

by Lichting98

Just Works

Nothing fancy, just works. Fill in Google Analytics UA-code and done!

WP Reading List Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super Simple Google Analytics or WP Reading List more popular?
Super Simple Google Analytics has 2.0K+ active installations while WP Reading List has 50. Super Simple Google Analytics is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Super Simple Google Analytics or WP Reading List?
Super Simple Google Analytics has a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews, while WP Reading List has a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Super Simple Google Analytics and WP Reading List free?
Super Simple Google Analytics is free and WP Reading List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Super Simple Google Analytics or WP Reading List?
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?
Super Simple Google Analytics was last updated 8 years ago and WP Reading List was last updated 3 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.