Matomo Tracker 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
Connect Matomo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #653, ahead of Matomo Tracker at #16,445. Over the last 7 days Connect Matomo held its place and Matomo Tracker climbed 17 places. Connect Matomo has the largest install base, roughly 600× the next: 60K+ active installs against 100+ for Matomo Tracker. Downloads this week: Connect Matomo 3,448 and Matomo Tracker 23. Ratings: Matomo Tracker 4.5★ from 2 and Connect Matomo 4.5★ from 95 reviews.
| Metric | Matomo Tracker | Connect Matomo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #16,445 ▲ 17 | #653 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 23 | 3,448 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (2) | 4.5★ (95) |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 1.1.12 |
| Best rank on record | #16,194 | #650 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Dec 2019 | 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, Matomo Tracker or Connect Matomo?
By active installs, Connect Matomo: 60K+ sites run it against 100+ for Matomo Tracker, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Matomo Tracker or Connect Matomo?
Connect Matomo, at #653 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Matomo Tracker at #16,445. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Matomo Tracker 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.