GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress
C+
700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
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GA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
C+
400K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPressGA Google Analytics – Connect Google Analytics to WordPress
Active Installs700K+400K+
User Rating4.5/54.9/5
Speed ScoreC+C+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.45.6.20
Last Updated2025-12-152026-02-09
Total Downloads13.8M+9.6M+
Verdict
More FeaturesDuracelltomi-google-tag-manager
Overall WinnerGa-google-analytics
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress?
GA Google Analytics u2013 Connect Google Analytics to WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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