GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress vs WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative - MakeWPFast
GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress
A
700K+ installs · 4.5/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
WP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
A
600K+ installs · 4.1/5 rating

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureGTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPressWP Statistics – Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative
Active Installs700K+600K+
User Rating4.5/54.1/5
Speed ScoreC+C+
Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1WP 6.9.1
Requires PHP7.47.4
Last Updated2025-12-152026-02-09
Total Downloads13.8M+34.5M+
Verdict
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 WP Statistics u2013 Simple, privacy-friendly Google Analytics alternative?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
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GTM4WP – A Google Tag Manager (GTM) plugin for WordPress is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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