GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin): Which Is Faster for WordPress?

GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress
C+
700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
D+
300K+ installs · 2.5/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPressExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)
Active Installs700K+300K+
User Rating4.5/52.5/5
Speed ScoreC+D+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.0
Requires PHP7.47.2
Last Updated2025-12-152026-02-10
Total Downloads13.8M+50.4M+
Verdict
FasterDuracelltomi-google-tag-manager
More FeaturesDuracelltomi-google-tag-manager
Overall WinnerDuracelltomi-google-tag-manager
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
Based on our heuristic analysis, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or ExactMetrics – Google Analytics Dashboard for WordPress (Website Stats Plugin)?
GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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