Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Independent Analytics currently ranks #399 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #398, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- It is averaging 7,872 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 80% versus the month before (4,383/day).
- The latest release, v2.15.5, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #120 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #399 |
| 2026-07-31 | #409 |
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 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 | 831 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,045 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Ben Sibley |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.15.5 |
| Versions released | 120 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2022-05-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.0.30+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
A simple, yet powerful WordPress analytics plugin that gives you privacy-friendly stats to grow your website. A Google Analytics alternative.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Independent Analytics?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Independent Analytics?
As of August 31, 2026, Independent Analytics ranks #399 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #398.
When was Independent Analytics last updated?
Independent Analytics was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 2.15.5). It has shipped 120 releases in total.
Who makes Independent Analytics?
Independent Analytics is developed by Ben Sibley. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2022.
