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Generic Stats

A plugin that allows you to install the tracking code of various Stats programs in one place, and prevent them from tracking the admin user.

By geniosity·Statistics·Free
5(1 reviews)
·30 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, Generic Stats is a WordPress statistics plugin with 30 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 8.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: GA Google Analytics – Connect Google….

5/51 reviews
30active installs
8.2K+total downloads
18 yearssince 2008

Overview

The “Generic Stats” plugin is a place for you to put all statistics tracking code that the various stats packages provide in one place.

The benefit is that when swapping templates or adding (and removing) stats code, you don’t need to edit your theme.

You also have the option to specify which code will be put above the <body> tag, and which code will be placed BELOW the </body> tag.

You can also prevent the stats code from being shown to admin users, to prevent the tracking of admin users.

More Info

For more info on this plugin, you can go to the following pages:

  • geniosity Plugin Page – If you subscribe to the comments feed, you’ll get update notifications as soon as I make them
  • Plugin Page on WordPress – You can download the plugin from th…
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Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress2.8+ requiredTested up to 4.8.28
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.4

  • 2017/06/09
  • Replaced performancing pmetrics link with Clicky (what pmetrics was based on)
  • Updated version and “Tested with” info.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.4
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2017
WP Requires
2.8+
Tested Up To
4.8.28
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
30
Downloads
8.2K+
Added
Feb 10, 2008
Business
Free

Tags

statistics

Developer

G
geniosity
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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