Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- GA Google Analytics currently ranks #149 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #147, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 7,632 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 553% versus the month before (1,170/day).
- The latest release, v20260810, shipped on Aug 10, 2026 (21 days ago) — release #39 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #149 |
| 2026-07-31 | #147 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 400,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,355 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,077 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,603 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,022 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3,790 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1,658 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,710 |
| 2026-01-31 | 904 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1,157 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2,122 |
| 2025-10-31 | 645 |
| 2025-09-30 | 883 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,057 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,014 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,373 |
| 2025-05-31 | 762 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2,307 |
| 2025-03-31 | 9,543 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,027 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,486 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,215 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,333 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,674 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,528 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,883 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20260810 |
| Versions released | 39 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-10 |
| Added to directory | 2012-11-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Adds Google Analytics tracking code to your WordPress site. Supports many tracking features.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use GA Google Analytics?
WordPress.org reports 400K+ active installs.
How popular is GA Google Analytics?
As of August 31, 2026, GA Google Analytics ranks #149 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #147.
When was GA Google Analytics last updated?
GA Google Analytics was last updated on August 10, 2026 (version 20260810). It has shipped 39 releases in total.
Who makes GA Google Analytics?
GA Google Analytics is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2012.
