Geolocation IP Detection 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
SlimStat Analytics leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #582, ahead of Geolocation IP Detection at #1,317. Over the last 7 days SlimStat Analytics climbed 1 place and Geolocation IP Detection climbed 2 places. SlimStat Analytics has the largest install base, roughly 3.5× the next: 70K+ active installs against 20K+ for Geolocation IP Detection. Ratings: Geolocation IP Detection 4.7★ from 59 and SlimStat Analytics 4.8★ from 816 reviews.
| Metric | Geolocation IP Detection | SlimStat Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,317 ▲ 2 | #582 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | — | 1,449 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (59) | 4.8★ (816) |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Current version | 5.6.4 | 5.5.0 |
| Best rank on record | #1,315 | #579 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2013 | 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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Geolocation IP Detection or SlimStat Analytics?
By active installs, SlimStat Analytics: 70K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Geolocation IP Detection, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Geolocation IP Detection or SlimStat Analytics?
SlimStat Analytics, at #582 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Geolocation IP Detection at #1,317. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Geolocation IP Detection 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.