GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress
A700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
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Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads
C-300K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
View full benchmark →Overall Winner
Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | GTM4WP | Ad Inserter |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +4 ms | +10 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +1 | +102 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress | Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 700K+ | 300K+ |
| User Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Speed Score | C+ | B |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-15 | 2026-02-08 |
| Total Downloads | 13.8M+ | 18.2M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads?
Ad Inserter – Ad Manager & AdSense Ads is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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