MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… vs Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… (2026)

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

MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…

MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…

4.6(3,125)

2.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…

Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…

2.6(8)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 3,125 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0M+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… has accumulated 260M+ total downloads while Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…2.6/5
Total Reviews
3,125MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…8
Active Installs
2.0M+MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…400
Total Downloads
260M+MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…16K+
Support Resolution
86%MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…N/A
Last Updated
5 days agoMonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…1 month ago
First Released
2007MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…2019
Age
19 yearsMonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…7 years
WP Requires
5.6.0+MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.2+MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeMonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…Free
Latest Version
10.1.2MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…
Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…4.1.5

Rating Breakdown

MonsterInsights – Google Analytics…

4.6/5(3,125 reviews)
5
85%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
8%

Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…

2.6/5(8 reviews)
5
38%
4
0%
3
0%
2
13%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… Reviews

by caruspinus

Excellent plugin with great support

MonsterInsights is one of those plugins that are really helpful, even the Lite version. Together with that, provides excellent support and tutorials that are clear and direct. Recommended.

by raheembrittain

Good Tracking Tool

Really helpful plugin for basic analytics. Setup was easy & UI is clean. Got useful insights without much hassle. Sometimes feels a bit limited in the free version, but overall works well 👍

by vinu0

Awesome product!

Very useful tool, very versatile, highly recommended.

Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… or Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… more popular?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… has 2.0M+ active installations while Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… has 400. MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… or Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… has a 4.6/5 rating from 3,125 reviews, while Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… has a 2.6/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… and Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… free?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… is free and Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… or Advanced Reporting & Statistics for…?
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?
MonsterInsights – Google Analytics… was last updated 5 days ago and Advanced Reporting & Statistics for… was last updated 1 month ago.

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