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Universal Analytics

A simple method to add Google's Universal Analytics JavaScript tracking code to your WordPress website.

By Cullen Whitmore·Google·Free
3(2 reviews)
·60 active installs·Updated 10 years ago
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As of April 2026, Universal Analytics is a WordPress google plugin with 60 active installations and a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 5.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2014. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Site Kit by Google – Analytics, Search….

3/52 reviews
60active installs
5.1K+total downloads
12 yearssince 2014

Overview

With Google’s Universal Analytics officialy out of beta, there is no better time to start using Universal Analytics. This plugin provides a simple method for you to add the analytics snippet to your website. All you need to do is paste your Tracking ID into the field and press save.

There are a few advanced options as well.

  • Determine if you wan the snippet in the head or footer
  • Track events such as downloads, mailto, & outbound links
  • Enable Display Advertising (Remarketing & Demographics)
  • Anonymize IP addresses
  • Disable tracking for administrators
  • …and more to come.

If you don’t already have your Tracking ID or for more information about Universal Analytics visit: Google Analytics

We would like to give special credit to Audrius Dobilinskas. Our plugin is base…

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Ratings & Reviews

32 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.3.2

  • Fixes UA codes not saving.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Cullen WhitmoreCullen Whitmoredhollorandholloranmatchboxdesigngroupmatchboxdesigngroup
Plugin Info
Version
1.3.2
Last Updated
Feb 8, 2016
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
4.4.34
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
60
Downloads
5.1K+
Added
May 6, 2014
Business
Free

Tags

googletrackinganalyticsuniversaljavascript

Developer

C
Cullen Whitmore
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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