Matomo Tracker vs StatCounter 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
StatCounter Analytics leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #614, ahead of Matomo Tracker at #16,378. Over the last 7 days StatCounter Analytics slipped 3 places and Matomo Tracker climbed 49 places. StatCounter Analytics has the largest install base, roughly 700× the next: 70K+ active installs against 100+ for Matomo Tracker. Downloads this week: StatCounter Analytics 1,596 and Matomo Tracker 23. Ratings: Matomo Tracker 4.5★ from 2 and StatCounter Analytics 4.2★ from 55 reviews.
| Metric | Matomo Tracker | StatCounter Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16,378 ▲ 49 | #614 ▼ 3 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 1,596 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2) | 4.2★ (55) |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 2.2.0 |
| Best rank on record | #16,194 | #611 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2019 | Feb 2008 |
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Matomo Tracker or StatCounter Analytics?
By active installs, StatCounter Analytics: 70K+ sites run it against 100+ for Matomo Tracker, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Matomo Tracker or StatCounter Analytics?
StatCounter Analytics, at #614 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Matomo Tracker at #16,378. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Matomo Tracker or StatCounter 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.