GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs Head, Footer and Post Injections: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs Head, Footer and Post Injections - MakeWPFast
GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress
A
700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
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Head, Footer and Post Injections
A
300K+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPressHead, Footer and Post Injections
Active Installs700K+300K+
User Rating4.5/54.9/5
Speed ScoreC+B-
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.0
Last Updated2025-12-152026-02-03
Total Downloads13.8M+5.5M+
Verdict
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More FeaturesDuracelltomi-google-tag-manager
Overall WinnerHeader-footer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or Head, Footer and Post Injections?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Head, Footer and Post Injections scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress or Head, Footer and Post Injections?
Head, Footer and Post Injections is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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