Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Lightweight Google Analytics currently ranks #9888 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9884, first reached on Oct 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 400+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 18 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 6% versus the month before (17/day).
- The latest release, v1.7.0, shipped on Oct 13, 2026 (18 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2020.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | #9888 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10001 |
| 2026-08-31 | #10010 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9993 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 400 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Andy Feliciotti |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.7.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 |
| Added to directory | 2020-09-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily add Google Analytics 4 to WordPress using just your Measurement ID.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Lightweight Google Analytics?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Lightweight Google Analytics?
As of October 31, 2026, Lightweight Google Analytics ranks #9888 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9884.
When was Lightweight Google Analytics last updated?
Lightweight Google Analytics was last updated on October 13, 2026 (version 1.7.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Lightweight Google Analytics?
Lightweight Google Analytics is developed by Andy Feliciotti. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2020.
