WP-Stats vs Google Reader Stats (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, WP-Stats has a higher user rating (2.6/5 from 7 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-Stats has accumulated 335K+ total downloads while Google Reader Stats has 8.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP-Stats | Google Reader Stats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 7 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 335K+ | ◄ | 8.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Age | 20 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 2.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.56 | 1.4 |
Rating
2.6/5WP-Stats
◄Google Reader StatsN/A
Total Reviews
7WP-Stats
◄Google Reader Stats0
Active Installs
2.0K+WP-Stats
◄Google Reader Stats10
Total Downloads
335K+WP-Stats
◄Google Reader Stats8.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-Stats
Google Reader StatsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWP-Stats
◄Google Reader Stats14 years ago
First Released
2006WP-Stats
Google Reader Stats2010
Age
20 yearsWP-Stats
Google Reader Stats16 years
WP Requires
5.5+WP-Stats
Google Reader Stats2.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-Stats
Google Reader Statsfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP-Stats
Google Reader StatsFree
Latest Version
2.56WP-Stats
Google Reader Stats1.4
Rating Breakdown
WP-Stats
2.6/5(7 reviews)
5
29%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
57%
Google Reader Stats
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP-Stats Reviews
Was much needed
Useful for blogs with a lot of posts!
by Dinamicore
Worked right away
Worked right away. Should be very informative for heavy bloggers. I don´t see a reason nor and argument for the 1 star reviews. Rate it 5 stars.
by Cristina
Disappointing
Plugin works until you try to modify the settings. Author refuses to do his due diligence to fix the problems.
Google Reader Stats Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP-Stats or Google Reader Stats more popular?
WP-Stats has 2.0K+ active installations while Google Reader Stats has 10. WP-Stats is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-Stats or Google Reader Stats?
WP-Stats has a 2.6/5 rating from 7 reviews, while Google Reader Stats has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP-Stats and Google Reader Stats free?
WP-Stats is free and Google Reader Stats is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-Stats or Google Reader Stats?
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?
WP-Stats was last updated 2 years ago and Google Reader Stats was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.