GA Google Analytics vs Connect Matomo
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
GA Google Analytics leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #150, ahead of Connect Matomo at #650. Over the last 7 days GA Google Analytics slipped 1 place and Connect Matomo climbed 2 places. GA Google Analytics has the largest install base, roughly 6.7× the next: 400K+ active installs against 60K+ for Connect Matomo. Downloads this week: GA Google Analytics 11,123 and Connect Matomo 3,049. Ratings: GA Google Analytics 4.9★ from 159 and Connect Matomo 4.5★ from 95 reviews.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | Connect Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #150 ▼ 1 | #650 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,123 | 3,049 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (159) | 4.5★ (95) |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 20260810 | 1.1.12 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #650 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2012 | Jun 2009 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, GA Google Analytics or Connect Matomo?
By active installs, GA Google Analytics: 400K+ sites run it against 60K+ for Connect Matomo, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 16, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GA Google Analytics or Connect Matomo?
GA Google Analytics, at #150 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Connect Matomo at #650. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are GA Google Analytics or Connect Matomo alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.