GA Google Analytics vs SlimStat Analytics
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 #149, ahead of SlimStat Analytics at #587. Over the last 7 days GA Google Analytics climbed 1 place and SlimStat Analytics slipped 3 places. GA Google Analytics has the largest install base, roughly 5.7× the next: 400K+ active installs against 70K+ for SlimStat Analytics. Downloads this week: SlimStat Analytics 27,014 and GA Google Analytics 11,451. Ratings: GA Google Analytics 4.9★ from 158 and SlimStat Analytics 4.8★ from 816 reviews.
| Metric | GA Google Analytics | SlimStat Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #149 ▲ 1 | #587 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 400K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 11,451 | 27,014 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (158) | 4.8★ (816) |
| Last updated | Aug 10, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Current version | 20260810 | 6.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #147 | #579 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Nov 2012 | Apr 2010 |
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 SlimStat Analytics?
By active installs, GA Google Analytics: 400K+ sites run it against 70K+ for SlimStat Analytics, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GA Google Analytics or SlimStat Analytics?
GA Google Analytics, at #149 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with SlimStat Analytics at #587. 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 SlimStat Analytics 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.